Wampler Pedals Announces the Release of the MINI EGO 76

A Studio Icon, Reimagined for the Stage

First introduced in 1967, the 1176 Peak Limiter was the first solid-state compressor of its kind, famed for its aggressive character and FET-driven sonic signature. The MINI EGO 76 borrows that DNA and reshapes it for a live performance context, giving players access to that same harmonic richness and dynamic control, all in a pedalboard-friendly format.

“At its core, the MINI EGO 76 is about tone,” says Brian Wampler. “It’s not just about compression—it's about adding character, feel, and response that you typically only get from the best studio gear. We set out to recreate the experience of using an 1176, not just the circuitry.”