MXR M282 Dyna Comp Bass Compressor Pedal, White

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As you might guess, each effect can differ quite greatly from one another. However, you’ll also find plenty of examples of innovative pedals that combine different elements together.

So if that’s what you’re looking for, you can’t really go wrong with either. Choosing the Right Compressor Pedal Where the original has 2 control knobs, the M282 Dyna Comp Bass has 4 with a selectable compression mode. This means that you can actually run this compressor to be transparent if you wish.Read more about our rating system, how we choose the gear we feature, and exactly how we testeach product. Related buying guides When applied to the guitar, synth pedals can make the guitar become an organ, flute, electronic keyboard, and more. The bass is a little more limited due to the tonal range, but these effects are still worthwhile. Electro-Harmonix is known for a lot of pedals, and this particular one is noteworthy among bass players. It’s a monophonic synthesizer that is quite easy to use and offers an expansive range of sounds. A pedal with so much to offer wouldn't be worth much if it couldn’t handle the rigors of everyday use. The C4 is housed in aluminum and is sure to be able to take the stresses of a touring musician.

The M282 Dyna Comp Bass is relatively simple and straightforward to use with only a few parameters to worry about. This includes adjustable knobs for: This blending does blur the line of these broad classifications from time to time. Still, knowing how to categorize each effect’s sound will be an invaluable asset to you as a musician. Overdrive, Distortion, and Fuzz It’s going to be pretty redundant to say this, but you need to know what each pedal actually does. This might seem like a complicated thing at first thought, but really, all pedals can be classified by effect type. Remember how, in biology class, each organism belonged to certain families and subset groups from each classification? Effects pedals can be categorized into similar groups of families.The pedal itself gives a nice amount of controllable parameters for each synthesizer, including both dry and effect levels. Controls for sensitivity and a specific control unique to each synth are also provided, in addition to expression pedal capabilities. Bottom Line: The Studio Bass offers a lot of value for its price. It sounds great, with a good assortment of usable tones under its belt, it’s very quiet during operation, and comes with a few nice extras in the box. The M81 makes it apparent just how flat and boring a clean, unaffected bass tone actually is. Engaging the M81 is the equivalent of allowing your tone to drink a cup of coffee: it comes alive. In a nutshell, a bass compressor pedal takes your signal and levels it out. Your quiet bits will be made louder and your loud bits will be made quieter so that the whole thing is more of a general volume. Of course, how much the pedal squashes your signal is down to how you set the compressor. Some of the best bass compressor pedals have a range of controls on board to help you tweak different parameters, giving you complete control. You won’t need to worry about introducing unwanted distortion to your signal when using the M81. This pedal has the necessary capability of providing an immense amount of headroom for your preamp needs.