MXR M-102 Dyna Comp

The MXR M-102 Dyna Comp Guitar Compressor is a very simple pedal, and with just two controls – output and Sensitivity – there is not much that can be detailed when describing its features.

The Dyna Comp uses a signal limiting processor which varies its gain, while maintaining a constant output signal. The pedals produces a nice clean infinite sustain – so there you have it – a nice simple compressor. The only thing left to say is that it has a nice bright LED.

Or is it?

There are a great many reviews written by Guitarists who have bought this pedal which indicates just how popular the Dyna Comp is. We would say that the vast majority of users rate it as 5 out of 5. Here are a few common views that have been written, which may help you decide whether the Dyna Comp is for you or not.

The Dyna Comp has been around for many years, and is known to give many years of reliable service. The construction is in a rugged metal casing, with two nice rotary control knobs, plus a sturdy metal footswitch.

Due to the lack of controls – only sensitivity and output – this guitar compressor is very easy to use, especially for live work. The two supplied rubber control covers enable the settings to be altered with your foot.

The compressor is very effective when use in the pedal chain, to clean up a lot of the noise and hiss associated with a typical hook up.
The power socket is on the side of the box, instead of the end as with most other effects pedals. This has been a source of annoyance for some.

Summary MXR M-102 Dyna Comp

Overall, the MXR M-102 Dyna Comp guitar compressor pedal, is rated as a no ‘bell and whistles’ pedal which does a good job and – at the time of this writing – is good value at just under $70 dollars.

Overview

• Simple to use – only two controls
• Rugged metal enclosure Reliable pedal, giving many years of service
• Popular pedal amongst musicians and has high average star rating
• Produces nice clean sustain

If you are interested in purchasing this guitar effects pedal, a price comparison list of the top online suppliers is shown below. Also, a YouTube video is at the bottom of the page, showing the Dyna Comp in action.

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