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MXR M-102 Dyna Comp
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MXR M-102 Two knob compressor/sustainer
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Searched MXR M-102 Dyna Comp in Reviews
The industry standard, and not without good reason 
| Ease Of Use |
The unit does exactly what it say on the tin. The unit comes boxed with instructions that whilst aren't comprehensive guide you easily though the use of the unit to gain the tone you require. The output knob controls the amount of compression and the sensitivity controls when the compession cuts in, a big red led tells you when its on so you cant get it wrong! In the box you also get the obligatory mxr neoprene footpad and the dunlop rubber covers that will protect the units knobs from the clumsiest boot laden feet and assist in incresing the diameter of the pedals knobs so you can use your feet to change the effect on the fly. Brilliant! 4 screws support the rear cover containg the 9v battery or alternativly use a 9v supply into the jack plug on the side.
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| Sound |
This unit is great it adds true sustain through the ability to push a tube amp into mild overdrive or when the amps overdriven already increasing the sustain further. Its not a one trick pony though as the unit will also maintaing pick attack through slow release time giving creamy long lasting notes and create a clicky yet fat clean tone, not to mention even the whole sound out as a compessor should do! Even with a heavily compressed setting this unit will give you a natural tone without the overly processed sound. I Also tend to use mine as a boost occasionally to kick my amp into screaming madness for leads along with my distortion pedal. More often than not though a have a little compression to add depth and chunk to my overdriven chords. This pedal is great for all genre's from jazz to metal, its the only one you'll ever need. The unit has buffered bypass and whilst people will always say they suck tone, maybe someone should perhaps tell dave gilmour this as he is a dyna Acomp. I can't hear it when its not in operation and if i can't, i'm certain most others won't as well! This unit is a staple pedal for me.
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| Reliability |
The unit is as robust as they come. A solid on/off switch with a good solid click activates the pedal underfoot. Like i previously mentioned the knobs have nice rubber covers for protection but the reason you only buy mxr once is they are the most solidly built pedal out there which is why so may have survived for so long. The enclosure is cast and nice and weighty giving a solid tank like feel and the paint finish is rugged and thick. All in all a very high quality item.
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| Liked about it |
Solid reliability
Fabulously well constructed
All in one capability suited to all players
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| Didn't like |
Changing the battery can be a pain due to the four screws in the rear cover
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| Overall satisfaction: |
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5.0 |
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