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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!
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!
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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)
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)
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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!
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tt
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.
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B
Wat een topper
Met deze compressor voor mijn Gretsch basgitaar ben ik afgegaan op de betrouwbaarheid (dit is al jaren een topper), de eenvoud en de recensies.
En ik heb er geen spijt van: wat een fijne compressor. Geen knop teveel maar hij doet erg goed wat hij moet doen. Het geluid is echt super; de sustain is top en de compressie ook helemaal prima.
En dat voor zo'n prijs: ik zeg, doen.
En ik heb er geen spijt van: wat een fijne compressor. Geen knop teveel maar hij doet erg goed wat hij moet doen. Het geluid is echt super; de sustain is top en de compressie ook helemaal prima.
En dat voor zo'n prijs: ik zeg, doen.
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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.
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KJ
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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DH
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
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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.
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