The Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain is a Gamechanger Audio compressor pedal, currently around $379. Close alternatives include the Joyo JGE 01 Infinite Sustainer and the Orange Sustain. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the Fender Bassman Combo Amp.
Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain
Gamechanger Audio · pedal
The Gamechanger Audio PLUS is an optical sustain pedal from Latvian innovator Gamechanger Audio (Riga, Latvia), delivering infinite sustain through optical excitation of guitar strings using LEDs and photosensors to create sustained tones. The PLUS provides a controllable, foot-activated sustain system that maintains guitar notes indefinitely. An innovative take on sustain pedal technology from Gamechanger Audio.
What stands out
“The Gamechanger Audio PLUS delivers infinite optical sustain for ambient, post-rock, and experimental players who want infinite, controllable sustain from Latvian Gamechanger Audio optical technology”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits ambient and post-rock players who want infinite sustain for evolving, textural playing”
— from the community notes
“The Gamechanger Audio PLUS is an optical sustain pedal from Latvian innovator Gamechanger Audio (Riga, Latvia), delivering infinite sustain through optical excitation of guitar strings using LEDs and photosensors to create sustained tones”
— from the listing
“An innovative take on sustain pedal technology from Gamechanger Audio”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Optical sustain technology delivers infinite, controllable sustain through LED and photosensor string excitation”
— from the reviews
- optical
- sustain
- infinite
- infinite sustain
- sustained tones
- release
- ambient
- experimental
Price updated Oct 22, 2026
Genres the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain is commonly used in
- Post-Rock
- Ambient
- Experimental
Amps that pair well with the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
13% matchFender Deluxe Reverb leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Bassman Combo Amp
amplifier
12% matchFender Bassman Combo Amp leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain
MXR Distortion+
MXR
10% matchMXR Distortion+'s own gritty character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchWhat Tech 21 SansAmp brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchCaroline Guitar Company Meteore's pristine voice goes after Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain's own sustaining character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
6% matchPut Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
52% similarityShared character: sustain
Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Ltd.
Pigtronix
48% similarityShared character: sustain
Valco Under Pressure Classic Compressor
Valco
46% similarityShared character: sustain
Wampler Mini Ego Compressor
Wampler
43% similarityShared character: sustain
Electro-Harmonix Nano Tone Corset
Electro-Harmonix
43% similarityShared character: sustain
Electro-Harmonix White Finger
Electro-Harmonix
42% similarityShared character: sustain
Similar character
Joyo JGE 01 Infinite Sustainer
Joyo
75% similarityShared character: infinite sustain, sustain, ambient
Orange Sustain
Orange
60% similarityShared character: sustain
Jackson Audio hour-glass
Jackson Audio
48% similarityShared character: sustain, ambient
Spermophilus Effects Hypertonia Compressor
Spermophilus Effects
44% similaritySimilar voicing: sustaining, ambient
Walrus Audio Highpoint
Walrus Audio
43% similarityShared character: sustain
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
43% similarityShared character: sustain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain?+
The closest matches in character are the Joyo JGE 01 Infinite Sustainer, the Orange Sustain, the Jackson Audio hour-glass. Budget picks: Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Germanium Gold Ltd., Valco Under Pressure Classic Compressor.
What pairs well with the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, Fender Bassman Combo Amp, MXR Distortion+ — Fender Deluxe Reverb leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Gamechanger Audio Plus Sustain cost?+
Around $379 (live listing price, updated Oct 22, 2026).