MXR Dyna Comp Effects Pedal

by MXR

Product Features

• Constant output signal
• Compression circuit
• Sensitivity control
• Superb tone

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 4.9 x 3.5 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002E51ZS
• Item model number: M102
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required.
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,282 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #5 in Musical Instruments > Instrument Accessories > Guitar & Bass Accessories > Effects > Electric Guitar Effects > Single Effects > Compression

Product Description

The Dyna Comp is a compressor that lets you set a maximum output level and the sensitivity at which it kicks in. This device can produce that percussive, clicky sound on a clean guitar that you've heard on so many pop hits.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Clicky Clean Boost, November 11, 2009

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Andrew Cox "powerdog242" (Tallahassee, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MXR Dyna Comp Effects Pedal (Electronics)

This was the first pedal I ever bought. In retrospect, maybe I should have bought a fuzz box first, but that's my fault, not the box's. This box doesn't make your sound get fuzzy, pulse or turn somersaults, but that's by design.

For those of you who haven't used a compressor, it makes softer sounds louder and louder sounds softer by reducing (aka "compressing") the dynamic range of the instrument. At less extreme settings, it adds some sustain and a bit of extra attack that helps to cut through the live mix. If you set the compression too high, however, you will end up with no soft or loud passages at all-everything is the same volume, even finger and pick noise.

I like to use this pedal for a clean solo boost and to keep some definition when using other effects. I set this pedal up before the fuzz boxes and wah pedals, put in a little compression (I set the Sensitivity to 10 o'clock or so) and set the output to match my uneffected volume. This gives me a little more attack and sustain and adds a brightness that works well with the other boxes. If I really want to get a clicky, percussive, clean 80's new wave sound, I turn the Sensitivity knob up just past 12 o'clock and I sound like I'm in the Cars.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic product. Must have in your effects pedal rack!, January 3, 2007

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Jay Riemenschneider (Roswell, GA United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MXR Dyna Comp Effects Pedal (Electronics)

All you have to do to use this is set the maximum output level and the sensitivity and you are on your way to sweet sustained tones for lead or rhythm guitar. You can also use it to add presence to a bass guitar. This is a compressor with variable gain for constant output level. The plastic knob covers that come with it allow you to use your foot to make adjustments while playing, although this unit is more of a set in and forget it type of effects pedal. Excellent product for the price! David Gilmour or Pink Floyd and Lowell George or Little Feat use this device!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars satisfied!!, March 23, 2011

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orly - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MXR Dyna Comp Effects Pedal (Electronics)

I did a extensive search for a comp pedal, I saw a lot of video reviews at youtube and at last i found a winner. This pedal does not mess with your tone and adds no undesirable noise. When you turn it on is like take something out of a hideout and make it visible. For the price you got a pro comp pedal under $ 80. Check out for great deals at Amazon! If I lost it or broke it, I will buy it again.