All user reviews for the MXR M102 Dyna Comp Compressor

RAS, everything is stated in other reviews. Simple, unbreakable, simple and effective.

UTILIZATION

The config is in itself could not be more simple, with only two knobs. on the other hand, each setting gives a specific sound, we must take the time to master the craft. I guess this is the case for compressors in general.

SOUND QUALITY

I personally love. The sound is slightly colored effect, which I find very flattering. It brings a little je ne sais quoi in the midrange without crushing the rest of the spectrum, slap!

I use it primarily with output at 5am and sensitivity at 8:00. Without compressing too, we gain much in sustain and despite everything "plop" feature I love attacking the strings means well. To illustrate, we're really in the spirit of the intro to Under The Bridge, or solo Another Brick In The Wall.

I play a strat equipped with EMG SA and did quasimment longer needs my EHX freeze so the chords are longssss. For solos like indie-rock-blues, dyna comp does wonders to bring relief to his game, including offering high ghost notes, mutes or natural harmonics.

Coupled with a TS-like (in my case the EHX East River Drive), it really is a killer: it is in the grain of the intro to "which of us two," or pushing a little gain, the solo of "late night" (foals).

I hope these examples give an idea of ​​the different types of sounds to pull the pedal!

OVERALL OPINION

I discovered this pedal with the world of compression (I did toy with the compressors before multi effects or computer music "basic", it has nothing to do). Without having tried other models, so I am unable to compare or judge the pedal compared to others.

For my game, it's top and really matches my expectations. I find it perfect for sounds a bit more fluid and crados frusciantien or gilmourien type solos. on the other hand, it strikes me as ill-suited to shred and metal.

€ 85 ... well that's the price of a pedal what! I think it's worth. It stings to drop a ticket for a fun effect less than others at first, but your sound will come out really transcended!

MXR quality, super strong. I bought mine OCCAZ (she has apparently lived before) and I find it very very soft knobs, I'm always afraid of brushing and blow up the settings. I do not know if this is the case or the latest new models.

UTILIZATION

There is always a moment galley before finding the right settings (like any compression eventually) but once seated it's all good. What must be used.

SOUND QUALITY

The comp itself is great, perfectly suited to what I wanted. Fun to play stoner / doom, I was looking for the comp to accompany my fuzz with good sustain and erase my attack when I play with a pick. Nickel from this point of view. Note that it is not transparent, it adds a little color that does not displease me, but that may hinder certain.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for almost a year now. I love MXR still an excellent price / quality ratio when looking for a quality product without breaking the bank too much. A small flat on the cowardice of knobs, to check if it is still relevant or just mine.

Bought € 70 OCCAZ, I'm not disappointed and I hope to keep it a while

Analog compression effect.
Robust housing with classic MR.

UTILIZATION

A knob volume level, one for the level of effect: hard to easy.
Manuel useless.
As always with MXR, catalog and Dunlop brand effects and other documents.

SOUND QUALITY

Indeed both effective and musical: the hallmark of MXR!
Used at the beginning of the chain with various Les Paul and Stratocaster.

OVERALL OPINION

This pedal has been one of the very first (Phase 90 with the Disto +, the big Muff and Small Clone: ​​in almost exactly the pedals that I had in my early youth) that I learned when I got rid of my Cyber ​​Deluxe and my multi-effects. Needless to say how much the gap is huge, in terms of musicality, between the compressor and what has a multi-purpose.
What characterizes this pedal, as indeed throughout the MXR range is above all his great musicality and class. Yes, to my taste, there's class, distinction in the MXR effects!
Everyone here knows what is and what a compressor, it is not necessary to return.
I most often used for fluidity that provides solo and therefore sustain. Like any compressor, and of course depending on the settings, it can erase the lead attack and I particularly appreciate the fact that close violoning he is able to get, especially since we play with fingers .
It allows me to get that one of the pedals that I owned and loved especially gave me the Roland Slow Gear (reprinted by Boss), alas found today. But it is of course much more versatile.
This pedal is at ease with any type of distortion, overdrive or fuzz. And I love all these combinations. It provides endless sustain with a Big Muff and humbuckers.
I have since acquired Vintage Reissue, even better, but carefully preserved.
A great product.

Good compressor pedal, precisely known. Ultra solid and heavy (MXR what!)
is made to last.
Two settings buttons (the compression rate and volume of output), but effective and with a lot of interactivity. It may take some time to fumble and refine until you find the sound you need ... but we get there!

UTILIZATION

I used it mainly for funky rhythms, arpeggios and (essentially) the slide. In all these uses it is reliable and sounds great, and even surprisingly good with the slide, in clear or slightly saturated. Provided reflect the fact that he tends to "pump" and the sound to distort it a bit, especially when the compression is turned up enough, but it's the fault of just all compressors, it's part of the effect. Just know and adapt his game and its settings accordingly.
While we're in the defects, we can add it produces a lot of breath. It has the charm of the old what!

SOUND QUALITY

The dyna comp is not at all transparent, it has a way of coloring the sound of its own and that is precisely what is cool (even though everyone seems to seek transparency today. As well ask an amp Marshall to be transparent. And then what?)
on the other hand it is not for shredders, because I think it is not made for saturation (that said, everyone's tastes). If you need a compressor to play legato and flowing solos, not clear whether this is the one for you. This is where you'll need something more "transparent".

OVERALL OPINION

I sold it because it was redundant and that I almost used it. But I rather regret that very special color, I repeat, is not at all a fault in my opinion. I'm not a very big user of the compressor, but I still regularly used some models as required (funky rhythmic "slap", slide, arpeggios ...) and this one was very properly the job.
From secondhand, I think it is a good price / quality ratio.

This is the tried and true red 2 knob MXR Dyna Comp. It's been around forever, well more accurately, I think since the 1970s.

I acquired this pedal used for $40. New they run about $70.

It is simple to use. It gives a great boost as well as will tighten things up if needed. Great if you want to even out your guitar's signal.

The best sound I got out of it was using is together with a clean Fender strat into a Fender Twin Reverb. Reminded me of some of the sounds you might hear from Stevie Ray Vaughan or John Frusciante.

If I had paid the new price of what these pedals go for I might feel a bit let down. The pedal is noisy on the high end. There isn't much else out there for the same price. I did hear that Behringer is coming out with a similar pedal. I'm curious how that will stack up. The Behringer will probably not be as durable, but it will most likely be half the price.

Quality and construction are fair for a sub $100 pedal.

If you need a simple compressor for your live guitar rig, this is it. If you want a better hi-fi sounding one, look elsewhere. You will hear a little noise and that is the only reason I suggest it more for live use than in a studio setting.

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Paid $75 at a used place

I like everything about this pedal. It is tuned and set up for the guitar and enhances all manner of signal you throw at it. Whether you want to bring out the clean tones or sustain the gritty tones, the dyna comp does the job and adds very little noise in the process. It's also very easy to use, unlike many compressors. I like to put the output at 3 o'clock and the sensitivity at 8:00 o'clock. The effect is there but is unobtrusive.

I can't think of a bad thing to say.

Excellent

A must have for any analog pedal maniac. Don't leave home without it.

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Analog compressor pedal.
A knob "output" manages the output level, a knob "sensitivity" runs the compression ratio.
Mxr classical case, a switch to activate the effect, powered by 9 volt battery or AC adapter. An input and an output, while mono.
Not that it really bothers me, but it's true, the power supply plug and misplaced, and YES, it's boring to just unscrew it to change the battery. After the sudden you're not embarrassed when you want to put velcro on the pedal!

UTILIZATION

The general setup is super simple, like most Mxr, we find in fact that two knobs, very interactive. After a while it binds to one or more preferred settings.
I did not have the manual. Editing sounds is a bit complex, because of the subtle nature of this kind of effect but it is fast!

SOUND QUALITY

The pedal has a very vintage compression, warm, and then typed. It will be great for jazz / blues / rock or the slide example, but the followers of sounds funkers rights similar to those of the "Live 86" by Serge Gainsbourg is confused maybe not!
This is not optimal for a booster drive, too colorful for my taste.
I used it with humbuckers. Now that I've typed a vintage Start, had to be should I réinteresser this little red pedal ...

OVERALL OPINION

I used it for a while, I tried the Boss Cs3 which did not suit me, too cold and right as well as being noisier than the dyna comp.
You have to push a little output for the same noise level as its base, it's a shame. The Super Comp Mxr home has an additional setting "attack level" handy ...
The value for money is honest, Mxr products are excellent in their price range and beyond. With experience, I try again the models, because I am sure there are better elsewhere ...

This pedal is a great introduction into the world of compressor side vintage!

The MXR Dyna-Comp is probably one of the more famous compressors out there. It's been around for who knows how long, and it's been part of rigs since before I was born. The ability to squish the notes works awesome for clean tones, and it can actually be used as a bit of a solo aid as well, assuming you don't plan on squishing the piss out of your tone. There are very few compressors out there as readily available as this, as well as being as musical sounding as this one.

UTILIZATION

MXR pedals are put into very strong housings. You could jump on this from the balcony, and I bet it would still survive. The only real issues I ever see with these are that the switches will sometimes go, but that's after years and years of hard touring abuse. I've seen people spill beers on these without any issues at all. Using it is very easy as there are only two knobs. You simply adjust the two knobs to the amount of compression you're looking for, and you're good to go. There are a few sample settings in the manual, and if you want more info, you can look in there, but considering how easy this pedal is to use, it's really not needed.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound is great. For clean tones, if you ever wanted that spanky kind of clean sound, this is the pedal you're looking for. You can squish the clean tone enough to where it sounds a lot more even and not nearly as "peaky" as clean tones tend to be. Country cleans are pretty much always heavily compressed, and this can do that kind of tone in spades. I don't really recommend using this on rhythms too much as it tends to be a bit too compressed, but on leads, it can be a pretty sweet lead boost that helps give you some extra sustain without harming the original tone too much.

OVERALL OPINION

If you're looking for a solid compressor for the price, this is probably the one you want to get. There are better ones out there such as the famous Keeley Compressor, but that's very expensive, and it's not exactly necessary for everyone. While that happens to be my main compressor, this one is great in a pinch, and I find myself using it whenever I go to a store to test out clean tones.

PDAL ultra simple to understand, compression ratio, output volume, and that's it
trs building solid, the pedals and PSE mtal is heavy despite its small size

UTILIZATION

The big problem of the pedals is the food:
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the black point of the pedals, I RPET

SOUND QUALITY

While the sound is MOR-TEL
saturated in I can not do without, as it m'amne sustain and power, while I do not use the saturation trs levs.
For clean sounds, we must find a rglage related to style, less radical, and it is possible (the two knobs 9 / 10 hours)

OVERALL OPINION

I bought used, about three months ago and I never left her.

MXR is necessary in the design, regarding food, in case of pedal board, you really have a system that prvoir especially for her

despite the default, I believe this is essential PDAL

There are really two theories with pedal compressors. You either have a ton of control over your threshhold and attack, or you just get the normal two know volume and compression deal. MXR is very clearly a simple side to this coin. I remember a few years ago this was one of the few compressors out there. The mind with a lot of players was that a compressor was a compressor and that was the end of the story. So you just got a boss or an mxr and called it a day. These days you have a lot of choices and in different price ranges. This is in the lower end of the ranges and the control layour reflects that.

UTILIZATION

If you can't figure this out you have no business using a comp. It's got a sustain control. That's basically it. How much do you want? Most players are going to keep it around noon. Honestly it would be nice if MXR would have one of these with a fixed at noon control and just an on off switch. EHX has been doing this kind of thing with some of their pedals and it seems like a good idea.

SOUND QUALITY

Here's the thing. I've used about every comp out there. From the $300 boutique ones to the mid priced stuff to the cheaper ones like this. For the most part you get what you pay for but there are exceptions. I use this pedal in my beater rig. It's basically a Thinline tele with a Vox AC15 and some rendom pedals. I would have to say I run my knob at about 11 oclock most of the time. I don't like it to sound overbearing which can be an issue with this pedal at times. It's not as transparent as a Diamond comp which is obviously a lot more. This pedal will get you that nashville sound though, and in the sub $80 range I think this is your best choice for a comp. Yes, the script comp is a bit better. But in my opinion it's not worth the extra. If you're going to spend over $100 or so I would get a Keeley or something even nicer.

OVERALL OPINION

Like I said, great value for the sound quality. Not it's not going to sound like a Keeley or a script logo. But those are a bit pricier and not everyone wants to drop $160 on a compressor. This is a great beginner comp or just for people who aren't crazy about them. I recommend.

Super vintage compressor, the kind that is not transparent ...

UTILIZATION

Super simple: you rglez compression 10-11h as Gilmour, and that adjust the output level of desire!

SOUND QUALITY

Super efficient, gniale roundness of her, playing with a slap attack. This small bbete remember the sound of Mark Knopfler, without having to play with your fingers. It can also be used as a booster, but once you no longer want rgl to remove it, the sound is so much better ...
little less: we lose a little dynamic rhythm, it is more difficult to put the accents on agreements FETTERED rapidemment.

OVERALL OPINION

I input in the store, I tried it I bought com 'usual). I use it for a few months everything works without problem. It is not very expensive (99 euros nine), solid (it is guaranteed two years, unless the switch lol!). Dja I tried several conventional compressors, which do not agree forcment when not warned. What struck me the most with it is that you do not forget it.
I miss him more than a Boss CS-2 to take me to Gilmour!

The pedals have CHARACTERISTICS this dj t mentioned.

UTILIZATION

Potentiomtres Two and a switch. Apparently difficult to make easier for such purpose. That's what attracted me to this famous Dynacomp.
I am not at all adept compressors because I have always found them horribly complicated to sound as their use is quickly rvle trs nfaste if rglages are poorly made. But I came across a great opportunity and as c'tait one of the few effects missing my collection ...
His rglage is right even if empty. It is better to start with biensr knob of Sensitive but personally I find the race potentionmtre too linear. Ds and we spent the 4 / 10, the compression is really too feel and the sound was no longer dynamic. It may be the desired effect but I find that the range of "rglages used" is too Reduces ...

SOUND QUALITY

T as he said, Dynacomp colors the sound but Manir INTERESTED. He won in warmth with crisp sweet. For the solos, it helps bring out the guitar and other instruments enhances sustain. In terms of arpges I personally do not like because I play on normment attacks and accents to keep my game effects, compression is not desired.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had six months. I do not use it much because as I said, I'm not a fan of this type of effect. But I am glad that trs PDAL door hand when I need it. It is effective, relatively simple, a srement + compared to other compression pedals, she is kind and brings a touch particulire.

PDAL compression / sustain with adjustable output and sensitivity (compression ratio).
Some would probably have more paramtres settle (ratio, release ...), why there is the MODEL of the above or other trademarks, but it is no longer the "mythical" Dynacomp ...

UTILIZATION

A priori rglages are simple (a single knob to adjust the compression, the other is for the output level) but you have to spend some time addressing this and other effects pedals / amps according to a sound correctly. Indeed the Dynacomp is far from being transparent and changes the overall sound of fawn significant: by connecting the I t trsdu but its got some APRS (tens of) minutes set my amp and my other pedals while comparing with other settings of the sensitivity knob I t delighted by your exact.

For those who achtent the pedals or a new opportunity rcente, know that the possible problem in the notice of Peaveycroquette (see Previous opinion) no longer holds: the latest version This team is PDAL a standart outlet, but it is still on the cot: not practical when you do not have a power plug elbow!

The radius of the default of the knobs pedals are too sensitive (cot see anything of a Big Muff or a blower tube that can be rgler with surgical precision), the coup I sometimes run them with my foot when I try to reach another pedals on my pedalboard ... it's probably me who am not the pain that level but through a concert o we do not monitor his feet too can pose a problem.

SOUND QUALITY

This is definitely a compressor but it is far from being neutral if you want something really clean go your way, the Dynacomp adds color to the sound of its own and can not appeal.

I think the effect is lost teeth to the rhythm (which can be a desired effect but it works wonders on the solos that are gaining in heat and fluid just great. In arpge is also fun, the record is fairly INTERESTED condition not to the sensitivity too high (no nuance of the game is not apparent).
Note that with a lot of gain (in my case with an EHX Big Muff), the effect appears much less.

OVERALL OPINION

It is a few pedals which includes default course, but I love the warmth and precision that it brings my sound, some might criticize his lack of transparency but only for I love it! I can not do without support on this small red box before starting a solo.
This is a typical compressor trs unsuitable all playing styles and guitar, I would strongly advise you to try before you buy.