Xotic Effects SP Compressor Pedal
The new Xotic SP Compressor offers the same OTA (operational transconductance amplifier) technology used in what many guitar players consider the best compressor ever, the Ross Compressor. The SP Compressor has superb tone quality featuring a wide... read more
Xotic Effects SP Compressor Pedal
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Reviews
Trusted musician and artist reviews for Xotic Effects SP Compressor Pedal
Based on 21 Reviews
Great compressor for your pedalboard
Coming from a production & engineering background I have a love hate relationship with compression. I despise the overly compressed sound of too much popular music nowadays, but at the same time I want my guitar playing to sound like it does when I record & mix it. That requires compression so my dynamic range isn't off the map. This unit allows me to dial in JUST the right amount and it has such a small footprint on my pedalboard. GREAT pedal!
you don't have enough compression from your JCM800? try turning it up louder and hit lower wattage celestions than what you are using currently, it'll all compress nicely for you then
Man you don't read before you comment do you? LOLOL! I don't play my JCM anymore! I'm lucky if I play it once a year. I keep it at my parents house. I play out of a H&K TM 18 with a TM 110 cab in my apt.
I was udner the impression you were just pissing off your neighbors.... the H&K is too punchy and dynamic? try an ac30 or marshall 18 watter... nothing against pedal compressors, I just never trust an 'always on stomp box' unless its a treble booster for gettin' your 70s May or Iommi on
@jimmarchi1 There hasn't been an electric guitar on a popular recording since the 1960's that wasn't given further compression than that which is naturally produced by an amp. Like I said in my review, I have a love hate relationship with it because today people go NUTS, squashing the hell out of every instrument to the point where there's no dynamic range whatsoever, but I however know how to use it properly and with that knowledge I'm able to dial in a a sound I love that can't be produced by any amp on earth, let alone my JCM 800 or My TM 18. Now that I've found a compression pedal I really love I actually want 2 of them hooked up to my PXL Live so I can have one set for my distorted tone and another for my clean.
Small, but with a lot of technology!
SP Compressor has superb tone quality featuring a wide variety of compressor tones from vintage,to subtle, to modern and more. It's super flexible and features a dry blend knob, up to +15dB of boost and an internal dip switch for attack control.
Handy and versatile compressor.
This thing works great for both humbuckers and singles. Yeah, the four dips are internal, and that can be a pain when switching between pickup types. But I found a great setting that works really well for both. Nice and smooth compression. The Hi/Low/Mid switch on top is great for the pickup changes. I had a Dyna reissue, I really think this is way better and more versatile. One star ding for the internal switches. Get one!!
Amazing
Hands down the most amazing compressor I have ever owned. It can be as gritty or as subtle as you need it. I leave mine on all night!
Amazing Compressor in a Small Package.
For the size and price you'll be hard pressed to find a better sounding compressor.
Small and Easy
Simple and super-small Compressor. I sold my MXR Bass Compressor, 'cause i needed a smaller one. The choice was between this one and the Wampler Ego-Compressor mini, at the end i decided for the SP but they're both really good.
Mini Mighty Comp
Whenever a friend starts looking to get into compression, I recommend this. It's so good. Price is amazing, the size is wonderful, the options aren't over complicated and it just works with a very low noise floor. A lot of people get into compressors and start out with a cheaper dyna comp and get a lot of hiss. That's a big turn off. This doesn't do that at all. Highly recommend it.
great for such a small package
I haven't really messed with compressors too much but this thing adds some good sustain and levels out my tone without getting to squished sounding. Great little helper pedal
Lovely compression
I love the fact that this pedal is so simple, yet does its job perfectly. The sound is awesome!
One of the best studio grade compressors out there
This compressor is one of the best studio grade compressors that money can buy. Not to mention that it takes up minimal real estate due to its compact size. This means there are 4 internal dip switches inside for a pad, high pass, low pass, and attack time. I love it right out of the box. The most special part of this pedal is the mix knob. You set your amount of compression with the 3 way switch: Low-Mid-High, and then you can blend the amount of compression you want with your dry signal. This pedal is a must have for any clean tones.