MXR Dynacomp 5-stars Reviews

Does one thing, but does it really well.

Dynacomp is an extremely simple-to-use compressor pedal. That does one thing and does it really well with its extremely characteristic compression ratio, attack and release times. As with many compressors, it mostly changes the transients of your tone rather than the actual sound (of course you can also use it as a boost with the compression sensitivity knob turned to zero). Compression and general transient control are definitely something you should experiment with, and this is a good starting point.

Timeless pedal

Got that item for a pink floyd tribute.. you can get very close to gilmours sound. The pedal is sounding great even with no mods.

Small box, Big effect

A compressor isn't the first pedal you'd think of or look for when buying more pedals. I can only talk from my own experience and that was exactly what i was thinking.

For that "large" (compared to size and features) amount of money you could get a relatively good distortion pedal or almost a delay pedal. And i fell for that trap multiple times and I underestimated the affect a comp-pedal can bring.

Now knowing the effect it has to the tone i couldn't be more pleased, i have it right next to my guitar in the pedal chain and sometimes the Dyna comp is the only thing needed to get some amazing tones out of a Vox AC-15. I usually have the sens around 9 o'clock and then the output relatively low (to allow my amp to be cranked up). And it's a dramatic difference between having it turned on and off.

There is only one word to describe the tone when turned on - Smooth.

So should you buy it? Yes but don't prioritize it over ex Amps and the most basic effect pedals - of course i'd choose my delay pedal over the dynacomp and that's not strange.

The point i'm trying to express is that the dynacomp "boosts" the overall tone and for it to boost the tone you need to have a tone.

So if you want to advance your sound quality, then this little red thing is for you - solid and characteristic!

Does what it says on the tin

Great compressor for that really funky Spanky sound, Also great for long picking stuff for country music. Must have for your pedal board. It's a classic! :D

Simple and amazing

Killer sound for both guitar and bass. I mostly use it for bluesy situations with my PRS and I really love how easy it is to achieve that chicken-picking sound with only a few buttons. Love and definitely recommend it!

THE compressor (for me)

I looked into a lot of compressors. I was looking for a pedal that would give a warmer, thicker sound, but that would be easy to use. The MXR Dynacomp, with just two knobs, is very easy to play with and reach the warm, punchy sound you are looking for. So this pedal combines perfectly the features I was looking for. It is also well built; I've had it for more than seven years and never has given me any issue.

great compressor

I've been playing with this comp for roughly 6 years with mostly strats and jaguars (reggae, groove and post-rock)

This pedal brings an amazing percussive sound and warm sounding compression overall

On the other hand, the noise brought by this comp is LOUD - I strongly recommend the use of a well tuned noise gate for any clean recording of subtle solos.

I love to play this comp along with overdrive or distortion pedals (i.e Fulltone's OCD)

Classic!

This is a true classic. Clear tone with crispiness.

Built like a tank, been using it for years and never had any problems. Goes well with any power supply I tried.

One of the best compressors out there.

Good simple compressor

I use this first in my signal chain to boost the volume of my clean tones to match my distortion and fuzz boxes, I also use it so I can shred into a clean amp and get that squished compression so that hammered on notes ring out. It works great, there aren't any fancy controls however I can live without them for the price. I recommend this to anyone looking for a simple and easy compressor

Fantastic squash

Certain versions of this pedal have been on the pedalboards of the best guitarists for years, including most of Nashville -and also helping Andy Summers get his sound. It's simple but effective. Not sure which version this is... but it certainly gives the high end attenuation that the DynaComp has been (in)famous for in the past.

Brilliant.

Did not realise I needed one until I had one.

A game changer, don't hesitate - worth every penny.

Amazing quality build and solidity.

Delighted.

Very easy to use, simple layout.

Will improve your playing and listening ability in every way as well as being great fun.

Very basic features, works great!

This is a great compressor. although the features are very basic, it sounds great. The controls are very intuitive so it is easy to get the sound that you are looking for.

The build quality is great - its built like a tank. You can probably drive over it with a tour bus and take it to a gig right after without any issues. The switch itself is nice and clicky, feels like its going to last a long time (using it for 4 years already).

The only thing that I would like it to have is a bit more specific controls. Other than that its a great pedal.

now I see

what all the fuss was about. hats not to think of this as part of 'my sound' and that's just after a few weeks. what a wonderful little circuit this is.

MXR Dynacomp

Adds a warm and thick touch to your tone and makes those harmonics pop out and shine. Got mine about 4 months ago and havent turned it off a single time yet, definitely worth every penny.

Great for price

Great compressor. Have used it over a keeley at times. Well worth the price tag. Sounds pretty good as a boost pedal if you crank the output.

Never had an issue with it.

Simply great

With only two controls covers almost any need. And you put those in any positions it sounds good. So simple to use and so nice sounds.

MXR dynacomp

This pedal will never leave my pedal board. Any time I play without it I miss the warm juicy sound it gives all of my guitars. Simple to use with just two knobs you'll definitely find a sound you like. Subtle but effective