This simple two knob compressor has attracted throngs of faithful followers. What sets the MXR apart from hundreds of other stompers is it's unique voice. It's really not that transparent or really that clean but, for some reason, it makes guitars comes alive. The Dyna-Comp isn't subtle and the strong squish it creates can be startling at first. Upon first plugging this in, you may have some reservation about the stranglehold it has on your tone but after a few adjustments this things can make your guitar come alive. We preferred leaving the Dyna-Comp on at all time and sculpting our overall tone around it but some players like using it for just one/off utilities. These duties include leads, clean chicken picking, or simple boosts. It works well in all these scenarios as long as you take the time to tweak your whole rig to taste.