The MXR Dyna Comp Bass Compressor is a versatile compressor pedal designed specifically for bass guitar. It offers a range of controls including Clean and Tone to shape the compressed sound, plus Output, Sensitivity, and Attack, and the classic CA3080 "metal can" integrated circuit. Known for its quiet operation, transparency, and dynamic range, it provides options for vintage-style slow attack or modern fast attack compression. It comes in a mini housing and is built with a sturdy metal design.
The Dyna Comp Bass Compressor delivers the most iconic compression sound in music history, tweaked and tuned just for bass players. Built around the classic CA3080 "metal can" integrated circuit for its quiet operation, superior transparency, and increased dynamic range, this pedal comes with all the controls you need to shape your compressed sound in no time at all.
The heroes of the Dyna Comp Bass Compressor's interface are the Clean and Tone controls. The Clean control lets you add in your unaffected bass signal so that you can maintain low end integrity, while the Tone control adjusts the upper midrange to retain the tonal dynamics of your bass. Familiar Output and Sensitivity controls set volume level and the length of sustain, while the Attack switch toggles between a vintage style slow attack time and a modern style fast attack time.
And you know what? It all comes in an MXR mini housing, so making room for it on your pedalboard will be a cinch.
Guitarists found the MXR Dyna Comp Bass Compressor to be a well-constructed and great-sounding pedal that's easy to use. They appreciated the visual feedback from the LED display and the ability to dial in a transparent compression. Many users found the pedal to be versatile, able to create subtle or extreme compression effects, and suitable for both live performance and studio use. Some reviewers noted that the pedal helped smooth out their playing and was durable. They also noted that the pedal's versatility, which allowed the user to shape their sound, was a key benefit.