The legendary compression sound that shaped music history has been specifically refined for bass players in the Dyna Comp Bass Compressor. This pedal harnesses the classic CA3080 “metal can” integrated circuit, renowned for its quiet operation, superior transparency, and increased dynamic range, giving you all the essential controls needed to craft your compressed tone quickly and effectively.
At the heart of this compressor’s interface are the Clean and Tone controls, which provide exceptional flexibility for bass players. The Clean control allows you to blend in your unaffected bass signal, preserving crucial low-end integrity, while the Tone control adjusts the upper midrange frequencies to maintain your instrument’s natural tonal dynamics. Standard Output and Sensitivity controls handle volume levels and sustain length respectively.
The Attack switch offers versatility between vintage-style slow attack timing and modern fast attack response, catering to different playing styles and musical contexts. Despite packing all these professional features, the entire unit fits neatly into MXR’s compact mini housing format, making pedalboard real estate a non-issue for gigging musicians.
- OUTPUT knob adjusts volume of compressed signal
- CLEAN knob adjusts wet/dry signal mix added to the compressor’s output
- SENSITIVITY knob adjusts sustain time
- ATTACK switch toggles between slow & fast attack times
- TONE knob cuts/boosts midrange at 1kHz
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