Xotic Effects SP Compressor Pedal

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.

Everyone here has already sung its praises, so I'll defer to those reviews and add a little of my own perspective. I run through a Rivera Knucklehead Reverb, and while the amp does have good natural compression when utilizing the 'Half Power' and 'Modern/Vintage' switches, I wanted a nice, transparent compressor for my clean channel (and for slide playing) like the Ross or Keeley versions I've played in the past, but housed in a mini-stomp to take up less room on my board. After an exhaustive quest, I finally decided on the Xotic, based in part on the pure awesomeness of their RC Booster that I also own and love. I really dig the switchable levels of compression--I leave mine set on 'Lo' for minimal squash and maximum headroom. I've owned an MXR Dyna Comp and a Pedalworx McSqueeze, but neither came anywhere close to the transparency and flexibility of the SP. Buy it again? You're damn skippy I would!

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.

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!

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.

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!!

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!

For the size and price you'll be hard pressed to find a better sounding compressor.

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.

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