Strymon Engineering burst onto the pedal scene a little earlier this year with an unique-looking brushed aluminum golden box dubbed the OB.1 – an optical compressor and boost pedal that promised studio quality effects in a compact, dynamic package. Intrigued, we sought out Strymon and a chance to put the OB.1 to the test. Since that time, we’ve come to learn the company is working in concert with the minds at Damage Control to bring a new line of effects to market starting with a delay and phaser offering. The OB.1 has garnered praise among the forum and magazine crowds, so we were eager to see if it would live up to its tone enhancing rep or not.