Jim Dunlop MXR Dyna Comp Pedal

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Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. The MXR Dyna Comp is not considered tone-neutral; that is, it adds its specific coloring to the sound, [5] which is appreciated by many users. While it packs a lot into such a small box, for those needing much greater control you may need to look at another model. The box also nicely evens out the levels of strings played with a pick and fingers as well as open strings and harmonics. Designed to provide live performers with a low-cost alternative to the expensive and bulky rack-mount compressors used in the studio, the Dyna Comp can provide a smooth, professional polish to one’s sound, but it also can deliver special effects with their own distinctive “squashed” sonic fingerprint.

You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Set and forget squash that used to be one of the few pedals I couldn't do without in the recording studio. Spec'd from our own 1976 Dyna Comp Compressor, this pedal is built around the rare CA3080 "metal can" integrated circuit (IC), which yields quieter operation, greater transparency, and increased dynamic range. Except for a few exceptions, if you saw a picture of it youd think the picture could have been taken at any point over the last 10 years. Its "thickening" effect is especially appreciated in Nashville, where many country music guitar players who use Fender Telecasters use it to thicken the otherwise thin sound of the single-coil guitar; besides, the compressor's lessening of the initial attack "gives the effect of a pedal steel player working his volume pedal".By turning the Tone control, you can really fine your compressed signal to add that extra bit of polish to your sound. Combining a robust build quality with an intuitive and effective level of control, an MXR pedal like the Dyna Comp compressor can let you enhance the tone of your guitar. I have mixed feelings about compressors, at some points they’ve been integral to my rig and at other times I’ve totally rejected them. I used specific settings for each kind of tone that can serve as a guideline, but it is best to work with the sensitivity with each tone you are using.

Actually the pedal operates more like a limiter than a true compressor as it mediates volume differences between notes to provide more consistent note-to-note output primarily by reducing the gain of attack transients, although it also amplifies weak signals slightly to improve sustain.

Say what you will of the Dyna Comp, it certainly can't be accused of not having enough compression; I've never had the sensitivity up beyond 1/2 o'clock, which is plenty heavy compression. David Byrne often used a Dyna Comp at extremely compressed settings for his rhythmic and melodic lines with Talking Heads, with the effect being particularly notable during the outro of Drugs. This pedal can be powered by a 9-volt battery, a Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter, or the DC Brick™, Iso-Brick™, and Mini Iso-Brick™ power supplies (not included).

Using the Clean control, you can blend your dry signal with the compressed signal and find that perfect level to suit your needs.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products.

Built around the classic CA3080 "metal can" integrated circuit for its quiet operation, superior transparency, and increased dynamic range, this pedal comes with all the controls you need to shape your compressed sound in no time at all.I usually have the sens around 9 o'clock and then the output relatively low (to allow my amp to be cranked up). For these reasons, the Dyna Comp Compressor has been the secret weapon on countless pedalboards for years.