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jimbriggs · May 6th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Of course Keeley makes a great one, I also like the MXR Custom Comp and have heard good things about T. Rex, and since A-Designs/Pete's Place has no plans to release the BAC as a stomp box I guess I'm stuck with these. What's your favorite?

bossking7 · May 6th, 2012, 05:37 PM

I have no problem with my CS3, but the Keeley is good too.

schenkadere · May 6th, 2012, 05:57 PM

I just went back to the old standard stock Dyna Comp...I really like the fullness and color it adds...plus it's got lots of fun squish on tap...and it's red.

The only thing I don't like is the position of the stupid AC...wish it was on the top.

I also really like the Maxon CP101. Those are my favs.

Honorable mention goes to:
Rogue/Belcat Vintage Comp
DOD Milk Box and FX80B
Guyatone ST2

bossking7 · May 6th, 2012, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by schenkadere

The only thing I don't like is the position of the stupid AC...wish it was on the top.

+1

telerocker1988 · May 6th, 2012, 06:08 PM

Keeley 4 knob. I've tried pretty much all of 'em but the Keeley is just perfect. More transparent than a Dyna Comp but not too transparent (optical).

BootRoots · May 6th, 2012, 07:06 PM

DOD fx80. Love the sound and you can get one for next to nothing.

Brandon mac · May 6th, 2012, 07:09 PM

wampler ego

ChipOnly · May 6th, 2012, 07:26 PM

Really happy with my Seymour Duncan Doubleback.

I've pretty much stopped looking for other compressors.

Also really like my BBE Orange Squash.

mrsongbird · May 6th, 2012, 07:55 PM

I've been so tempted lately in trading up for an Ego comp, but I still love the Tone Press... such a nice box.

Wyzsard · May 6th, 2012, 08:11 PM

+1 on the Tone Press

The old DOD Milk Box is a good one as well

jceremic · May 6th, 2012, 08:23 PM

I use a cheap little guyatone st2. I have tried visual sound, Joe meek and a few others and ended up going back to the guyatone. It has a little switch that mixes in the uncompressed signal if you want to boost the sustain without adding a lot of compression. Turn the switch to full compression and it does the job nicely. You cam find one on eBay for $60 or less.

studio1087 · May 6th, 2012, 08:40 PM

I'm back to the DynaComp.

I went from DynaComp to AnalogMan CompROSSer to AnalogMan Juicer to DynaComp. This was a three year circle.

Simple, sounds great and I like the squish color.

The BBE Benchpress and DOD MilkBox are runners ups.

Telebrand · May 6th, 2012, 09:34 PM

Barber Tone Press all the way.

TeleBrew · May 6th, 2012, 09:42 PM

MXR Dyna Comp. I don't use it a lot, but it's there when I need it. Just like whiskey.

hal · May 6th, 2012, 09:46 PM

Maxon CP-101

oceanman2 · May 7th, 2012, 01:17 AM

I too love the Maxon CP-101 and Wampler Ego, but I've been playing a Diamond for the past two months and wow, it's great! Set and forget, which I like. Plenty of transparency and squash on tap. The EQ distinguishes it from other comps. Great info about it on the Diamond site.

telebuc · May 7th, 2012, 04:46 AM

RAF Mirage - and I've had a LOT of different brands. This one beats them all by miles.

zoppotrump · May 7th, 2012, 04:59 AM

1. Keeley 2 knob comp
2. Retrosonic comp ( my spare )
I used to have a Boss CS2 which i consider minimum 3rd place....

11 Gauge · May 7th, 2012, 07:12 AM

Right now, it's my Biyang Compress X for the following reasons:

- Dyna Comp clone
- very low noise vs. a DC
- really good bypass (millenium bypass)
- same simplicity/super small footprint as a DC
- fraction of the price of many other comps, with no performance sacrifices IMO

...The low price thing is more from a practicality/flexibility standpoint. I don't have to worry about it getting stolen. Or if it is, replacement is less painful. I can have more than one for different boards. Or I could have a pair, with one set for more squish, and one for way less.

But I primarily like that it really only improves on the DC-type comp, in a number of different ways that makes it hard (for me) to ignore. So it is probably non-applicable to many/most others.

brucefan12 · May 7th, 2012, 11:10 AM

Another vote for the MXR Dyna Comp, really great pedal.

May 6th, 2012, 05:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
jimbriggs TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North Hollywood, CA Posts: 11	What's your favorite compressor? Of course Keeley makes a great one, I also like the MXR Custom Comp and have heard good things about T. Rex, and since A-Designs/Pete's Place has no plans to release the BAC as a stomp box I guess I'm stuck with these. What's your favorite?

May 6th, 2012, 05:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
schenkadere Friend of Leo's Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Age: 46 Posts: 2,995	I just went back to the old standard stock Dyna Comp...I really like the fullness and color it adds...plus it's got lots of fun squish on tap...and it's red. The only thing I don't like is the position of the stupid AC...wish it was on the top. I also really like the Maxon CP101. Those are my favs. Honorable mention goes to: Rogue/Belcat Vintage Comp DOD Milk Box and FX80B Guyatone ST2 __________________ Guitar>Boss ST-2 Power Stack>Vox Time Machine Delay>Amp My music page: http://www.soundclick.com/schenkadere

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May 6th, 2012, 08:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
studio1087 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: May 2003 Location: Near Milwaukee Age: 48 Posts: 13,775 37 Photos	I'm back to the DynaComp. I went from DynaComp to AnalogMan CompROSSer to AnalogMan Juicer to DynaComp. This was a three year circle. Simple, sounds great and I like the squish color. The BBE Benchpress and DOD MilkBox are runners ups. __________________ John "The rock and roll business is pretty absurd, but the world of serious music is much worse." - Frank Zappa

May 6th, 2012, 09:34 PM	#13 (permalink)
Telebrand Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Jasper, Tx Posts: 147	Barber Tone Press all the way. __________________ *That was some mighty fine a pickin an' a grinnin!*

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May 6th, 2012, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
bossking7 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Virginia Age: 25 Posts: 1,283	I have no problem with my CS3, but the Keeley is good too.

May 6th, 2012, 06:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
telerocker1988 Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2010 Location: IL Posts: 722	Keeley 4 knob. I've tried pretty much all of 'em but the Keeley is just perfect. More transparent than a Dyna Comp but not too transparent (optical).

May 6th, 2012, 07:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
BootRoots Tele-Holic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 670	DOD fx80. Love the sound and you can get one for next to nothing.

May 6th, 2012, 07:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
ChipOnly Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 485	Really happy with my Seymour Duncan Doubleback. I've pretty much stopped looking for other compressors. Also really like my BBE Orange Squash.

May 6th, 2012, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
mrsongbird TDPRI Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 47	I've been so tempted lately in trading up for an Ego comp, but I still love the Tone Press... such a nice box.

May 6th, 2012, 08:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
Wyzsard Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,657	+1 on the Tone Press The old DOD Milk Box is a good one as well

May 6th, 2012, 08:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
jceremic TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 8	I use a cheap little guyatone st2. I have tried visual sound, Joe meek and a few others and ended up going back to the guyatone. It has a little switch that mixes in the uncompressed signal if you want to boost the sustain without adding a lot of compression. Turn the switch to full compression and it does the job nicely. You cam find one on eBay for $60 or less.

May 6th, 2012, 09:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
TeleBrew Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Evergreen, Colorado Age: 41 Posts: 2,476	MXR Dyna Comp. I don't use it a lot, but it's there when I need it. Just like whiskey. __________________ We never let the music get in the way of our stage show. -Pete Townshend

May 6th, 2012, 09:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
hal Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,662	Maxon CP-101 __________________ Wherever you go, there you are.

May 7th, 2012, 01:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
oceanman2 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Everett Age: 40 Posts: 297	I too love the Maxon CP-101 and Wampler Ego, but I've been playing a Diamond for the past two months and wow, it's great! Set and forget, which I like. Plenty of transparency and squash on tap. The EQ distinguishes it from other comps. Great info about it on the Diamond site. __________________ "Sometimes you eat the b'ar, and sometimes, why, he eats you."

May 7th, 2012, 04:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
telebuc Tele-Meister Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: earth Posts: 342	RAF Mirage - and I've had a LOT of different brands. This one beats them all by miles.

May 7th, 2012, 04:59 AM	#18 (permalink)
zoppotrump Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: nuernberg, germany Age: 47 Posts: 1,182 34 Photos	1. Keeley 2 knob comp 2. Retrosonic comp ( my spare ) I used to have a Boss CS2 which i consider minimum 3rd place.... __________________ may the twang be with you !

May 7th, 2012, 07:12 AM	#19 (permalink)
11 Gauge Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Nexus of Batimore, Howard, and AA County Posts: 7,788	Right now, it's my Biyang Compress X for the following reasons: - Dyna Comp clone - very low noise vs. a DC - really good bypass (millenium bypass) - same simplicity/super small footprint as a DC - fraction of the price of many other comps, with no performance sacrifices IMO ...The low price thing is more from a practicality/flexibility standpoint. I don't have to worry about it getting stolen. Or if it is, replacement is less painful. I can have more than one for different boards. Or I could have a pair, with one set for more squish, and one for way less. But I primarily like that it really only improves on the DC-type comp, in a number of different ways that makes it hard (for me) to ignore. So it is probably non-applicable to many/most others. __________________ "Being ashamed of our mistakes turns them into crimes." - Confucius

May 7th, 2012, 11:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
brucefan12 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Swamps of Jersey Age: 23 Posts: 328	Another vote for the MXR Dyna Comp, really great pedal.

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