Mxr m102 dyna comp compressor this is another very popular compressor that i offer a mod kit for. I have the mxr dyna comp m102, the boss cs3 and the mooer yellow comp. In early 1970s, the ross compressor and mxr dyna comp brought compression out of the studio and made them part of guitarists live rigs. Dynacomp tiredbattery mod 1996 a music producer once told me that the mxr dynacomp had a reputation for sounding better when the battery is tired few circuits benefit from this but i thought id give it a try. I have 2 comps right now, a mij cs3 and a 88 dyna comp first generation dunlop, which is the same as the last generation mxr block. Soon after its release, it became standard equipment for fender telecaster players and the nashville sound was forever changed for the better, obviously. The first compressor i ever bought was an mxr dyna comp. I picked one up because i was obsessed with roger mcguinns supersquished, liquid, and explosive byrdstones, and it seemed like the closest i would get on a tight budget. Boss cs1, cs2, cs3 the boss compressors rose to popularity in the 1980s. Some also used compressors to get distinct characteristics, fatten tone, or add impact to percussive sounds. If youre looking for a compressor that will fatten up your tone this is the pedal for you. I will have to vouch for mcfx and the owner jules at pedalslam, best customer service in the universe. The rotation of centrifugal or reciprocating machines, shockproducing machines, earthquakes, traffic and other sources of dynamic forces can produce these loads.
See who uses mooer yellow comp, including joff oddie, tyler larson, sam fender and 6 others. Honestly, it is very similar to how a trex comp nova or mxr dyna comp would behave with very subtle differences due to the change in the values of capacitors etc. Guitar compressor sustain pedals american musical supply. Vintage boss cs2 vs vintage dyna comp fender stratocaster vox ac30 boss dd20. Cs3 would be a better option than dyna comp or the tc electronic. The regular dyna comp will be worse for subtle, the super comp is maginally better but losses some of the mojo of the strait dyna for some applications. I recently had the opportunity to spend about 20 minutes abcing an mxr dyna comp, mxr custom comp against my boss cs3. Compare prices on vintage and new mxr dyna comp pedals and learn why this compressor is a perennial favorite among guitarists looking to get the most out of their rig. Jan 24, 20 find great deals on compressor pedals on click here classic. Whether its new strings, a new amplifier, or new compressor pedals, youll find. Cheap compressors or your views on boss cs3 vs marshall. Joyo compressor low output telecaster guitar forum.
Fender jazzmaster and fender vibro champ various output and sensitivity settings. This is why most guitarists place the compressor first. Inline compressor evens the dyna comp is powered by one run a cable from your guitar out your signal to the dyna comps input jack to increase overall volume of output impedance 10 k. I have a block logo dyna comp i bought new in 77 or so. Ansys ls dyna is an addon module that provides a comprehensive and easytouse environment for engineering simulation. Im looking for a compressor for making fingerpicking parts and tapping parts the same level as ordinary parts so im not losing a lot of volume. The electronic circuit was also used as a reference design on many other compressor effects like the ross compressor, trex compnova, ibanezmaxon cp5cp9cp10 and boutique pedals. I have not been able to compare it with an original dynacomp, but what i will say is it changes the tone of the guitar quite a lot but it still sounds very musical and transparent if you know what i. Dyna comp, m102, custom comp, super comp, studio comp reverb demo video duration. As mentioned already, the keeley is from the dyna comp family that is a different style than the boss cs.
The dyna comp is a device that tightens up a guitar signal by making the quiet notes louder and the louder notes quieter. Its a bit more expensive than the cs3 but leagues better in terms of sound quality. The original script dyna comp boast a clear sound, low noise, and just the right amount of squash. Boss cs2 and cs3, mxr dyna comp, mxr custom comp, mxr dyna comp script, trex comp nova, mad professor forest green compressor, some multieffect compressors as line6 pod live xt and, some others. The cs3 is pretty good, just a little bland sounding to me. Also have an original script that i bought a couple years ago as my trusty block was starting to show its age after 30 years of use on various pedalboards and rigs. The original mxr dyna comp compressor pedal was introduced in the 1970s and has. The new cs4 spring will load force instantly and remain extremely consistent throughout treatment with the confidence of longer usage.
We issue the activation code based on the computer code generated by the program dyna6. Compression can be a subtle effect, especially compared to something like a fuzz or distortion. Mxr m291 dyna comp mini compressor guitar effects pedal. Im actually digging this a lot more than the dyna comp. The dyna comp was first released in the 1970s and quickly became a favorite of nashvillebased. The sustain this thing adds is excellent and it really adds a nice gilmour type quality to the notes. This component was a fixture in the 70svintage mxr dyna comp, the ross compressor that inspired it, and many boutique versions. The boss cs3 and the mxr dyna comp are in my expected expense rangebut still can. The mxr dyna comp has been immensely popular with guitarists since the 70s, and its still widelyregarded as one of the best, affordable compressors on the market today. Ive never tried a cs3 but can comment on the other two.
Comparando mxr dyna comp vs boss compression sustainer cs3 vs mooer yellow comp. As with the other tc electronic pedals, you can download some presets. Comparando mxr dyna comp vs boss compression sustainer. Get the guaranteed best price on compressor effects pedals like the mxr csp102sl script dyna comp compressor guitar effects pedal at musicians friend. Like the dyna comp, you just get two controls sustain the same as the dyna comp s sensitivity and level. The scrip dyna comp compressor pedal uses the rare metal can ca3080 ic to nail those vintage tones. Like the phase 90, this little red gem is a legend among its kind. A good rule of thumb is to place any gaintype effects before modulation effects. With dyno pros advanced windows software, dyna run v3, operating the dynamometer is simple and user friendly. There is an mxr dyna comp with the ross mod on ebay that sounds pretty good. On the surface it looks like a dyna comp painted white, but the custom comp is a different animal altogether. Vick audio r comp the ross compressor was a fierce competitor to the dyna comp in the late 70s and preferred by many for its even smoother tone and more dynamic compression. Compressors are usually placed first or in front of any overdrive, distortions and boosters. After doing a lot of research, i narrowed down my choices to the dyna comp, dyna comp script, custom comp, diamond compressor and keeley 4 knob compressor.
My dyna sounds great, and has quite a bit more squeeze on tap than my super. Since this compressor is digital, it will allow you to download popular. Classic compressor shootout boss cs2 cs3 ibanez cp10 mxr dyna. The r comp captures the tone perfectly, with a sweet twang and super smooth sustain. Classic compressor shootout boss cs2 cs3 ibanez cp10 mxr dyna comp keeley duration. Mxr dynacomp discussion in the effect effect started by midifarm, feb 21, 2009. Its kind of in the dyna comp type squash but its more musical sounding. Its not as transparent as my modded cs3 but the added color is what makes the dyna comp such a popular choice for many guitarists. Inline compressor evens the dyna comp is powered by one run a cable from your guitar out your signal to the dyna comp s input jack to increase overall volume of output impedance 10 k. Dynacomp principles and advantages 3 dynacomp principle the dynacomp is a circuit consisting of capacitors and reactors switched on the network by solid state power electronics, without.
Has probably some of the most severe compression ive ever experienced, which results in a loss of tone. Sep 19, 2017 the whole of the dyna comp minis interior is taken up by a very streamlined and orderly printed circuit, which is dominated by the presence of a intersil ca3080 metal can operational transonductance amplifier. Mar 25, 2019 huge collection of portable computer software, pc games and mobile apps free download. The mxr dynacomp simply does not need more knobs, because everything is set so guitars and basses sound compact and crisp. Find great deals on these pedals on click here vintage, mij, boss, cs3, vs vintage, 1977, mxr, dyna comp. Boss always comes correct and its no different with their boss cs3 compressor sustainer.
Its more transparent and allaround a more versatile pedal. All software is free for life and you will never be charged for standard software upgrades, if you purchased your dynamometer from dyna pro or one of its authorised distributers. The boss cs3 has been available on the market since 2007, which. On a boss cs2 or cs3 if i have the sustain completely down, i only have to run the level at about 1 oclock to get unity. I now have a pedal which is based on the dynacomp but upgraded and with more controls, made by cmatmods signa comp, and i absolutely love it. Upon installing the software on your computer, the program will prompt you for an activation code.
Honestly, an expectation bias convinced me that the stock one must be inadequate, and the modded one must sound much better. Vintage mij boss cs3 vs vintage 1977 mxr dyna comp youtube. Since this compressor is digital, it will allow you to download popular pedal. Because a compressor isnt the most important pedal in my rig, i didnt want to spring for the diamond or keeley at this time. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. A benchmark among compressors that can be easily found second hand at ridiculously low prices.
The mxr dyna comp is probably one of the more famous compressors out there. Got an 80s dyna comp here, and a booteek version of the supercomp but not the mxr. The mxr dyna comp is a compressor pedal designed for guitar players. Keeley compressor vs boss cs3 n cs2 required telecaster.
Compressors based around a transistor circuit, like the dynacomp, are often. Aug 18, 2010 vintage mij boss cs3 vs vintage 1977 mxr dyna comp duration. Another 70s classic, these were really quite similar to the dyna comp. 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 dont plan on squishing the piss out of. Page 1 m228 dyna comp deluxe compressor the most iconic compressor of all time is now more tweakable than ever, featuring the superior vintage tone of the ca3080 metal can ic, an attack switch to toggle between slow and fast attack times, a tone control, and a clean control to blend in your uncompressed signal page 2 external controls 1 clean knob adjusts wetdry signal mix added to. I wanted more control and less noise so the dyna comp was out. Its a signal limiting processor, which varies its gain so the output signal that you set remains constant. I have an old scriptlogo dyna comp and its one of my favorites. I just got a custom modded mxr phase 90, which is the shit. Made since the 1970s, the mxr dyna comp, which adds its own coloring to the tone, has become a frequently copied and widely used guitar effect, even a standard. I play a strat with ssl5 and 69s pops, mxr buffer, comp normaly the dyna comp, vickaudio 73 rams head, sl drive, vickaudio overdriver, electlady, rt20, hiwatt t20. The dyna imparts its tone to the signal, while the super is much more transparent, very clean with only a moderate squeeze factor. I like the compression its subtle, and even if i crank the sustain its still less squash than a dyna comp at 10 oclock, or the boss cs3 around noon or 1. Earthquakers the warden is very quiet and makes single coils absolutely sing.
Mxr m102 dyna comp compressor pedal musicians friend. Discussion in the tone zone started by hessian, mar 1, 2010. Controls m102 dyna comp compressor description power directions specifications rotate output knob clockwise input impedance 1 m. The pedals produced in the mid70s are particularly prized for their unique sound and performance. Dynacomp the topclass dynamic response compensator. By shaving off the peak levels and bringing up the volume of quieter notes, you get a fuller sound that is richer in harmonics and stands out in a mix without necessarily being louder.
It features four controls level, tone, sustain, and attack, one input one output and one footswitch. Cheap compressors or your views on boss cs3 vs marshall ed1 vs joyo dyna comp vs mooer yellow comp vs mxr supercomp vs bbe optocomp hey, i need something to even out the notes and the volume for leads, add a bit more sustain, give a bit funkiness to. Cad import from all sources, geometry cleanup, automatic meshing, solution, parametric optimization, result visualization and comprehensive report generation are all available within a single fully interactive modern graphical user environment. Classic compressor shootout boss cs2 cs3 ibanez cp10 mxr. Vintage, mij, boss, cs2, vs vintage, mij, boss cs3. The mxr dyna comp is an effects unit produced by the mxr company intended for use with electric guitar. I then got an sp compressor and have stuck with that with no complaints. Talk about the fender jazzmaster, jaguar, and any other offset waist guitars with us. The custom comp is pretty freaking great, i liked my cs3 a squeek better for what i do but the custom comp is awesome. The mxr script dyna comp compressor pedal is a recreation of one of the most soughtafter vintage designs out there. Keeley compressor vs boss cs3 n cs2 required discussion in the stomp box started by yazam2014, dec 20, 2014.
The dyna comp compressor is famous for its firstrate, nononsense approach to tightening up your guitar signal and creating rich, fullbodied sustain. Thanks to its rare ca3080 metal can integrated circuit ic, this pedal yields quieter operation, greater transparency, and increased dynamic range. The mxr dyna comp will forever be associated with soaring sustain of david gilmour solos throughout the 70s. In toneprint mode, you can use your iphone to download hypergravity. I have not been able to compare it with an original dynacomp, but what i will say is it changes the tone of the guitar quite a lot but it still sounds very musical and transparent if you know what. With the introduction of the mxr custom shop version, dunlop has focused in on recreating an exacting replica of the 1976 script logo dyna comp. Ds11 for honda 350400, ds12 for honda 500550750 four cylinder motorcycles dyna s. In 1978, boss jumped on board with the cs1, which quickly gave way to the cs2 in 1981 and eventually the cs3 in 1986, which remains in production today as the companys proven breadandbutter compressor. Get the guaranteed best price on compressor effects pedals like the mxr m102 dyna comp compressor pedal at musicians friend. The best of hardware compressor pedal effects kuassa. If youre looking to really squeeze your signal, this boxll do it.
Portable pc software, pc games and mobile apps free download. Vintage mij boss cs2 vs vintage mij boss cs3 youtube. Mxr csp102sl script dyna comp compressor guitar effects. The pedal promises a percussive, clicky clean sound and a smooth sustain when it comes to lead playing, and most players rate it pretty highly, especially for its reasonable. Conversely, when a signal is too soft or starts to fade, a compressor can boost the signal. Its been around for who knows how long, and its been part of rigs since before i was born. Having successfully supplied the engraving industry for over three decades, we know you come to dyna comp for excellent service, reliability and shared awareness of new trends and product in our very progressive industry. So if you are planning to get one of those 2 only, go with either one or bothif you can return one within certain time frame. Another one thats practically set in concrete is to put the compressor before any overdrive, distortion, or fuzz pedal. This kit is for the mxr dynacomp compressor replica, it includes all the parts and materials you need to build the replica, including the pcb. As soon as we receive your payment, we will provide you with a site to download the software. The mxr 102 dyna comp is a compressor effect guitar pedal, released in 1972 by mxr and rapidly becoming popular because of its price and ease of use.
Ive been thinking about getting one, but i dont need nothing fancy, but also neither cheaper. Whether its new strings, a new amplifier, or new compressor pedals, youll. The store owner said that he described the mxr custom comp as a dyna comp on steroids that he abd and preferred to the keeley comp. The cs3 also got a slightly more aggressive compression, which makes it. Cs2, cs3, byoc 2knobber, route 66 has been either too grabby or too squishy. The dyna comp mini compressor combines the best of classic tone and modern convenience in a housing thats nearly half the size of the original. With toneprint technology, users are able to download settings for this pedal and other. Even at minimum sensitivity, the dyna comp still squashes the heck out of the signal. Just like the mxr dynacomp, the cs3 is not true bypass. Many thanks, this makes a lot of sense i bought a cs3 and abed it with my late model dyna comp and like the cs3 better. Hi everybody, ive been searching all over the web for someone to tell me which to choose between the classic mxr dyna comp m102 and its uploaded.