The JHS Pedals MXR Dyna Comp Mod is a popular analog compressor pedal for electric guitars, offering smooth sustain and a percussive sound ideal for pop hits and various musical styles. It enhances overall tone and is often used with overdrive or distortion pedals. Controls include output and sensitivity. While praised for its sound, users note it can introduce noticeable noise, which may require a noise gate.
Guitarists generally liked the JHS Pedals MXR Dyna Comp Mod, finding it added a smooth and percussive quality to their tone, especially when used with guitars like Strats and Jaguars. They appreciated its ability to create a 'chicken-picking' sound for blues. Some noted the pedal's noise and lack of attack control as drawbacks, but still found it effective. Overall, they recommend this pedal for those looking to improve their sound quality, though not as a priority over other effects.