Orange Squeezer (compressor)

effect pedal project by Dan Armstrong

Here's the Orange Squeezer (compressor) effect pedal project from Dan Armstrong.

This project has been described using terms like schematic.

Beyond the specs and details found on this page, you'll want to check out these schematic resources too.

Project Resources

Parts List

  • C1
    47n
  • C2
    2n2
  • C3
    4u7
  • C4
    47n
  • C5
    4u7
  • C6
    4u7
  • C7
    4u7
  • D1
    1N100
  • D1 (Alt)
    1N34A
  • D1 (Alt)
    1N60P
  • D1 (Alt)
    Ge Diode
  • P1
    10k
  • P2
    10k
  • Q1
    JRC4558
  • R1
    1M
  • R2
    82k
  • R3
    470k
  • R4
    2k4
  • R5
    470k
  • R6
    390k
  • R7
    470k
  • R8
    10k
  • R9
    220k
  • R10
    1k5
  • R11
    100k
  • T1
    2N5457
  • T2
    2N5457
  • U1
    9V

Similar transistors & Potential Alternatives

Can't find an exact match for the recommended transistor in this project within your stash? Or maybe you just feel like experimenting. Use these tables below to get started finding a suitable or otherwise interesting transistor substitution.

There may be 2 alternatives for the 2N5457 mentioned above in the parts list for this project. These suggestions were derived by considering the original component's FETType, CntlChType, Vgs, Vds, and Id values and finding comparables in our database. These alternatives are suggestions for further exploration (fun!) and have not been tested in the context of this project. You can also to suit your preferences.

2N5457
more info
CntlChType
N
channel
FETType
JFET
Id
0.005
A
Pd
0.625
W
Tj
150
°C
Vds
25
V
Vgs
2.5
V
2N5953
more info
CntlChType
N
channel
FETType
JFET
Id
0.005
A
Pd
0.36
W
Tj
150
°C
Vds
30
V
Vgs
2.5
V