Designed to emulate the famed Ross analog comps from the 1980s, Joyo's rendition gives a subtle flavoring to your sound that even the most ardent of anti-pedal proponents can get behind. The JF-10 is a great pedal for mild compression which nicely evens out your overall sound on cleaner guitar tones.

Wether you just need it to keep the volumes even on clean passages and to stop any notes overpowering others or wether you want to use it after your overdrive pedals to give you near endless sustain, it's up to you. I picked the big silver one up a while back in the classifieds and it really does have loads of squish. After messing around with it for a few hours I can say i'm pretty happy with it, on a scale probably a 7/10. Equipboard may receive compensation for purchases made at participating retailers linked on this site. We're looking at a simple layout that's easy to control – just a set of three knobs, an on/off switch, mono In and mono Out, and a LED status indicator.Much of his working life, though, has been spent behind the mixing desk, during which time he has built up a solid collection of the guitars, amps and pedals needed to cover just about any studio session. In terms of construction, the JF-10 has a durable metal casing which can withstand the pressures of gigging. Our expert team will guide you with gear reviews, lessons and advice to help make your guitar life a little easier and more enjoyable.

It's footprint seems slightly larger than your average pedal, and you'll have to rip off the rubber bottom if you want to velcro it to your board. It easily does in its lower settings what the Joyo does flat out, but has the range to go a lot further.The Joyo will put your sound under control in a natural and organic way, without sounding artificial or plastic like some other cheap pedals tend to. The build quality is good and it feels very solid with its metal casing, and who doesn't like a green guitar pedal with a scorpion on it? I've tried a few comps, digital and analog and have a little collection, but I keep coming back to the boss cs3. I do have to make a point of stressing that it is a subtle compression and you can't really get that overly 'squashed' sound, but it cleans up my sound very well and gives me that much sought after 'punch' for funk guitar.

A compressor allows you to play delicately picked passages with masses of effects and you'll hear every note perfectly without any of them dissapearing into the ether or overpowering the others. Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened and undamaged item in original retail packaging (where packaging is applicable). Many associate it with loudness wars and pop music, but it is actually a very useful effect that makes your guitar tone more on-point and more pleasant to every ear. Constructed with a three-knob interface consisting of controls for sustain, level, and attack, a low noise floor, and a nuanced presence that complements rather than consumes your tone, the Joyo Dyna Compressor is a vintage effect in a modern world.I have never owned a compression pedal before but being a player who leans towards the funk style I felt it would be a good addition. The green scorpion beast comes in a sturdy metal casing that can take more than a few punches and heavy stomps, yet retains a light weight and compact size. As you can spot it is a Ross Compressor clone; as I marked in RED the changes they made to the schematic. If playing with a little bit more distortion, you'll find the pedal makes your riffs a little more prominent and clearer. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag.