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Very robust pedal. I've owned it for 2 years now and gigged with it extensively in that time. Has held up very well and looks like it's going to last. Unlike most pedals the paint has seemed to stay fairly in tact despite being consistently weathered and beaten by the bottom of my foot.
Sound wise it is what you would expect from a standard compressor except it includes an attack knob which allows you to accommodate for whether your guitar has low or high output pickups. I find this especially useful as I often switch between a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul depending on the gig.
One criticism I have of this pedal is it sometimes pops when engaged or disengaged. Perhaps it is just my particular model but I find if I just press it a few times prior to performing with the amp off it gets rid of this issue. However, during performances I tend to use very light compression and not go near it anyway so it's not a huge issue for me.
At first it might take a while to get use to the attack knob but overall I think for the price this compressor is a serious deal. Would highly recommend!
Sound wise it is what you would expect from a standard compressor except it includes an attack knob which allows you to accommodate for whether your guitar has low or high output pickups. I find this especially useful as I often switch between a Fender Stratocaster and a Gibson Les Paul depending on the gig.
One criticism I have of this pedal is it sometimes pops when engaged or disengaged. Perhaps it is just my particular model but I find if I just press it a few times prior to performing with the amp off it gets rid of this issue. However, during performances I tend to use very light compression and not go near it anyway so it's not a huge issue for me.
At first it might take a while to get use to the attack knob but overall I think for the price this compressor is a serious deal. Would highly recommend!
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Mostly great
I chose this instead of the DynaComp because I wanted the Attack control.
It mostly does what a compressor should and it cover all of the non-insane compression range.
The only gripe I have with it is that the first attack when you start playing is always quite loud (since it has no reference to know it should cut it), but that's not a big deal at all.
It's incredibly solid and has not caused any trouble in 7 years.
It mostly does what a compressor should and it cover all of the non-insane compression range.
The only gripe I have with it is that the first attack when you start playing is always quite loud (since it has no reference to know it should cut it), but that's not a big deal at all.
It's incredibly solid and has not caused any trouble in 7 years.
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Attacky and not that transparent
I've tried both this pedal and it's little red brother the DynaComp, and I must say I actually prefer the Dynacomp.
It's much easier to get a good sound from, the Supercomp is really attacky and hard to set to a transparent setting. But in the end I think it runs up to what you are after, cause it's a great pedal, no doubt about that. Just not the type of compressor I was after.
Quality-wise there isn't much to say, it's a MXR pedal - they always deliver great quality!
It's much easier to get a good sound from, the Supercomp is really attacky and hard to set to a transparent setting. But in the end I think it runs up to what you are after, cause it's a great pedal, no doubt about that. Just not the type of compressor I was after.
Quality-wise there isn't much to say, it's a MXR pedal - they always deliver great quality!
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For Recording
It is one of the best compressor pedals for recording the guitar track. And then working with this guitar track in DAW.
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MXR Supercomp
In my case, this pedal is for home use, recording on my Mac, plugged Guitar>>pedals>>Balance>>Mac, or Guitar>>pedals>>Vox amp and recording with Mic>>Balance>>Reason.
It’s nice for clean sounds, easy to get U2 Edge sound if you are into that. Personally I use it for distorted and overdrive sounds to make them different and original. It helps for with sustain and sounds sick with an E-bow effect.
Had it for a short while now so no problems but I don’t expect any because it looks very well and simply built.
The only complaint I would have at this moment is the position of adapter connection, it is on the right side of the pedal and I prefer it to be on the top side.
It’s nice for clean sounds, easy to get U2 Edge sound if you are into that. Personally I use it for distorted and overdrive sounds to make them different and original. It helps for with sustain and sounds sick with an E-bow effect.
Had it for a short while now so no problems but I don’t expect any because it looks very well and simply built.
The only complaint I would have at this moment is the position of adapter connection, it is on the right side of the pedal and I prefer it to be on the top side.
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Good compression. Easy to use
A great compression pedal if you are looking for simple settings but really good sound.
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A great compressor!
I bought the MXR Supercomp some weeks ago, and let me tell you that: It is absolutely worth the money.
I use this pedal almost all the time with my Marshall Haze 40 Combo and it sounds amazing! The pedal is fairly quiet in most situations and does it's job really good. The best thing is: It makes my clean sound really warm and percussive. I like that!
It sounds way better than my previous compressor (part of the Nova System by TC Electronic). I say spend the extra money and get this pedal instead of the DynaComp. You definitely won't regret that!
I use this pedal almost all the time with my Marshall Haze 40 Combo and it sounds amazing! The pedal is fairly quiet in most situations and does it's job really good. The best thing is: It makes my clean sound really warm and percussive. I like that!
It sounds way better than my previous compressor (part of the Nova System by TC Electronic). I say spend the extra money and get this pedal instead of the DynaComp. You definitely won't regret that!
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compressor build like a tank
does the job. period.
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I was looking for a good compressor for my pedalboard mostly for funky single note lines and chords, not so much for sustain enhancing. I mostly use it with a Strat. First I considered to get the classic DynaComp (also MXR) but then went with this one because I wanted the additional attack knob for more control. I think this was a good decision as it really adds a lot of flexibility. Not sure how big the difference is in tone from the DynaComp but I am happy with this one.
Sound wise, I'm not after a subtle effect but one you can actually hear, sometimes on the edge of pumping - to get funky, driving lines. This works really well, I have no difficulties at all to find good settings at all. It is a bit noisy, though. When I use it with a high gain setting, that's noticeable but not terrible (and since I use a Strat, I'm used to noise anyway).
Quality wise the pedal is typical MXR, built like a tank, not much more to say in this regard.
Sound wise, I'm not after a subtle effect but one you can actually hear, sometimes on the edge of pumping - to get funky, driving lines. This works really well, I have no difficulties at all to find good settings at all. It is a bit noisy, though. When I use it with a high gain setting, that's noticeable but not terrible (and since I use a Strat, I'm used to noise anyway).
Quality wise the pedal is typical MXR, built like a tank, not much more to say in this regard.
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MXR Super Comp
Extremely transparent, Fattens up your sound really well! Haven't had it long enough to say too much else about it, but the build quality is brilliant and it sounds great.
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