Pressed for time, but a quick review: Took me a while to realize the subtleties of a compressor. Finally made the decision due to trying to control dynamics and even out attack when amp master is cranked. Running the SP as first in my effects chain in front of a Blues Junior NOS, using a Strat w/Texas Specials. I did not expect the tonal aspects of this pedal. As a clean boost, this pedal makes my amp sparkle. Beautiful full, super clean tone with just the right amount of breakup for pick attack.
Very solid and well built little unit with very good loocks. When you crank either knob, the noise floor is amplified; I think this is more of an issue with equipment noise, not the SP. The manual specifically points this out, so if you hear people complain about noise, it might not be a fair assessment. Important to know that it's very easy to dial in the noise by adjusting the knobs. I've been able to get the tone I want with no noise at all.
Compressor evens out dynamics and adds sustain. I prefer the mid-compression toggle selection. Haven't played with the internal dip switches that affect attack. Not interested in this level of refinement right now. Enjoy playing with the volume and blend knobs -- so many great tones.
Not usually into pedal aesthetics, but this is a sexy piece of kit. The LED shines through the translucent knobs and looks like eye candy.
Only issue is that it's so thin it can tend to tip to either side with the weight of cables. Haven't been able to velcro it down yet. Only play in bedroom and cannot give feedback on stage worthiness.
This is definitely going to be an always-on pedal. So glad I bought this. Unexpected all-star. Can't wait to try out more Xotic products.
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| Sold By | GearTree | GearTree | 8th Street Music | GearTree | SWHWB | Donner Music |
| power source | — | — | Corded Electric | Electric | Electric | Corded Electric |
| amperage | 10 milliamps | 300 milliamps | 10 milliamps | 20 milliamps | 10 milliamps | 12 milliamps |
| signal format | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| controls type | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob | Knob |
| voltage | 9 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts | 18 volts | 9 volts | 9 volts |
| style | Compressor | Bass,Filter,Compressor,Distortion | Compressor,Mini | Bass,Compressor,Filter | Acoustic,Bass,Compressor,Mini,Overdrive | Classic |
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Incredible out of the box
It arrived, I plugged it in, already had a battery in it. Both knobs at 12 o'clock, toggle in middle, didn't change the internal switches. BAM!! Guitar sounds alive! No more weak notes, the thin strings sound big now and match the thicker strings in power. No compressor "pumping" very minimal noise (compressors by nature are noisy) It just make the guitar sound better, even and stronger. Compressors can be a beast to control and you do have to go on faith that they work with out squashing or clouding your sound. This pedal has been optimized for guitar, you can tell it is high quality. If you play crystal clear you HAVE to have this pedal. Driven, full distortion it adds sustain. Im Sold. Now I may just have to get the SL drive also by xotic. look it up on youtube.
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Eduardo Jiménez
Uno de los mejores compresores para guitarra
Reviewed in Spain on November 28, 2016
