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Xotic Effects SP Compressor Pedal

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30 Artists Use This
Josh Klinghoffer

Josh's Xotic Effects EP Booster on the Getaway tour.
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Gem Archer

Daniel from That Pedal Show build Gem his new (30th May 2017) pedalboard, where this pedal can be seen.
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Steve Lukather

Steve talks about his rig on GuitarPlayer (http://www.guitarplayer.com/artists/1013/steve-lukather-celebrates-toto-ringo--a-new-solo-album/23753) Steve's official site (http://www.stevelukather.com/artist/gear.aspx)
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Al Di Meola

The pedalboard guitar tech Sean Haines assembled for Al Di Meola is pictured in this article of Premier Guitar.
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Bryan Laurenson

Bryan's compressor pedal. Photo taken at Copeland's show on 11/23/16 in Seattle.
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Andy Timmons

Andy Timmons - Live Setup || Guitarspot.Gr
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Jeff Owen

Sp Compressor at 4:22
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Taylor Johnson

Instagram photo-Xotic Effect SP Compressor
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Stef Burns

Remote controlled by a looper
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Zack Feinberg

At 6:33 when a shot of his pedalboard was clearly taken, the Xotic SP Deluxe can be clearly seen.
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Elle Puckett

To keep her oscillating time-based effects in check, Puckett sandwiches them between two compressors. A Walrus Audio Deep Six squashes the input while the Xotic SP strapped across the output enhances her reverb and delay trails without blowing out her amp when she cranks the feedback.
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Eric Mardis

According to [Mass Resonator](http://massresonator.com/tag/strymon-pedals/), Eric Mardis uses an Xotic SP Compressor.
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Richard Coleman

Guitar —> Xotic EP Booster (always ON, DOD knob) —> Ibanez WH-10 —> Pigtronix Envelope Phaser (with Xotic Voltage Doubler) —> Korg Pitchblack —> Xotic SP Compressor (Boss knobs) —> Truetone VS-XO Dual Overdrive (sends to Fulltone Octafuzz—> Jimi Hendrix System Octave Fuzz, and returns) —> MXR Six Band Equalizer (mod TBP) —> Hartman Analog Flanger —> TC Electronic Nova Repeater —> AMP
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Juanchi Baleiron

Mi set de esta última gira
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Dave Konopka

Visible on bottom row, second from right.
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Simon McBride

"My pedal board tends to change over time. Right now I’m using: Xotic SP Compressor a superbly versatile compressor – you can choose which frequency to compress. I’m using it more and more these days."
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Dave Depper

In this photo, Depper's pedalboard is shown, which shows the Xotic SP Compressor.
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Dave Kilminster

In this video Dave Kilminster plays through his rig used with Steven Wilson. The rig includes this item too.
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Oz Noy

Oz Noy lists all of his current gear, including this one on his website.
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Michael Thompson

In this video "Michael Thompson Compressor Shootout", Michael Thompson demonstrates the Xotic Effects SP Compressor and compares it to his other compressor pedals.
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Charles Michael Parks, Jr.

Parks’ board starts with a Korg DT-10 tuner that he got cheaper than a case of beer at a used bookstore. The next one up is an Xotic SP Compressor that he uses to help the bass cut through a little more.
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Jake Luppen

In the shot at 1:27 you can clearly see the Xotic SP Compressor on Luppen's board [Not the SL Drive as I originally thought]
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Matt Hogan

In this photo posted on Matt's instagram, you can see a SP Compressor on the bottom row
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Tom Renaud

INCORRECT LISTING, PLEASE REMOVE.
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Roman Miroshnichenko

Roman's gear list at his official website
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Anthony Da Costa

Current acoustic/electric rig. Thanks to @xacttone in Nashville for helping me diagnose a noise problem and building me a new A/B switch. PS. I use two Strymon Flint pedals, one for electric and one for acoustic. I specifically chose to use 2 to keep the chains separate (I run the acoustic Flint through the FX loop on the Baggs). Expensive way to do business, I know.... but it sounds better this way!! CC: @tcelectronic @xotic_guitar @chaseblissaudio @strymonengineering @lrbaggsofficial @pedaltrain
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Jon Kuenning

#music #gearporn #apple #presonus #studioone #haloguitars #strymon #xoticspcompressor #hotone #precisiondrive #ispdecimator #metalcore
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Weston Hine

"I have a pretty small board with the basics, Strymon Timeline, Neunaber WET, Xotic SP, JHS Stateline etc."
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Mitchell Stark

Along with the ISP Decimator II, Mitch also uses this in front of his head.
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Peter Honoré

Visible in this Instagram post by Honoré.
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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 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 compact design is a powerful tool for working musicians. True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off. Can be used with AC adaptor (optional) or 9V Battery.

A simple and versatile compressor good enough for the likes of Steve Lukather, Oz Noy, Michael Thompson and more.

21 reviews

joshscus

176

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.

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about 4 years ago
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roccstar

171

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!

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over 2 years ago
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jimmarchi1 Moderator

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

over 2 years ago

roccstar

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.

over 2 years ago

jimmarchi1 Moderator

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

over 2 years ago

roccstar

@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.

over 2 years ago

lourimar

196

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.

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over 3 years ago
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rick_hyde

121

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!!

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over 1 year ago
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justinsmithson

176

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!

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over 2 years ago
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klaus_benson

158

Amazing Compressor in a Small Package.

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

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almost 2 years ago
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mancio_23

224

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.

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3 months ago
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eric_dutton

47

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

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about 1 year ago
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mavscientific

230

Lovely compression

I love the fact that this pedal is so simple, yet does its job perfectly. The sound is awesome!

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9 days ago
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sergey_fridburg

132

Cool kid!

All I could want from a guitar compressor

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over 1 year ago
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tyguitaxe

505

Going between this, Boss CS-3 and MXR Dyna Comp

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almost 4 years ago
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lourimar

196

Cool

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over 3 years ago
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edmalaga

248

Xotic Effects SP Compressor Pedal video demo.

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over 1 year ago
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bishoygeorge

150

Good one

It's a professional compressor which could give you what you need.

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almost 3 years ago
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acheuqueman

245

SP Compressor

This is the best compressor pedal in the world, great bright and sustain.

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about 1 year ago
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peterbys

295

Elite

This is an amazing compressor in such a compact body.

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about 1 year ago
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brian_steels

239

Always on.

this compressor not only established my tone again, it made me audible again.

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about 2 years ago
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steve_prosser

130

All it’s cracked up to be.

Yep.

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jayce_benton_greenleaf

229

A compressor for people who dislike compressors.

I have tried tons of different compressors, and this one takes the cake. I love that I can set it to the low compression setting, then set the blend knob about 50% to help clarify my tapping, without squashing my guitar signal. This pedal can compress as gentle or as aggressively as you'd like.

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almost 3 years ago
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miguel_angelo

251

Simple and powerfull

This was my first compressor pedal, I really never thought it would help my sound, but it sure does! Blend knob and three way switch provide multiple combinations and versatility, i just wish it had an attack knob on the top instead of the trim pots inside, but it is what it is, set and forget, straightforward simplicity and great sound. Very usefull as a boost and limiter as well, keeping volume down at bedroom level with a great tone from the amp.

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12 months ago
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dinfernandes

181

Nice.

I dont know why I bought it. I dont use!

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almost 4 years ago
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