Xotic Effects SP Compressor

[ErwinHeiser]

Man, I just watch these demos to see the guy playing. Awesome chops and musicality. Respect!

[Nada-Mal]

I’ve had one of these on my pedal board for a few years now and currently one of two pedals that are permanent on the board. It really is outstanding.

[Hechab]

Love the "Lo" setting, lets you still have some dynamics within being compressed.

[MrJonguess]

Andy does the best reviews online period. His playing and song selection is a bonus. He really showcases the best qualities of the gear.

[andremellao]

Sometimes xotic sp could be misunderstood !
Despite It have just 3 buttons, inside there are 4 switches and it could be a little dificult to arrange all controls !!
I had the same problem ! Last year i had a SP but sold it because i did not like it ! After i start to understand compressors and how to use it i bought a Mad Professor Forest Green ( fantastic compressor ) and i decide to give another chance to SP !
So, i tried so emulate Forest Green sound ( sustain and comp kind of sound ), and after working with all these buttons i found that it could have the same great sound of Mad Professor !! So, the tip is : insise, leave all the 3 first switches down and the last up !! On the outside controls, forget the mid sustain option ! Use only the lo and hi options, and leave the blend knob at 11 o' clock . Using the low option you will have a beautiful clean enhance kind of sound to leave always on !! And when you need to have a more compressed soun for funk/ boost, use hi option!

[helenzlazzli]

Whoa, that part starting at 3:25 sounds awfully like Bold as Love... Love this arrangement

[jjboogie]

I'd like to suggest hearing each setting A/B'd with a bypassed sound so we can hear exactly what the compressor is doing. Sounds great though. Thanks!

[joshuagwynne]

Anyone else yelling ROXANNE in their heads during the intro.

[MichaelRoves]

Tried this comp out at a local shop with a Tele a 60's Bandmaster.. loved it and this weekend is shall be mine.

[ProGuitarShopDemos]

12 Strings have a powerful sound and can overwhelm some compressors. I think you're on the right track with the Xotic SP or Wampler Ego compressor because they have a clean signal blend. That way, the octave strings can benefit from the comp while the wound strings retain their volume and punch.

[sarikkumar]

I just bought this compressor and got to use it in a full band setting over the weekend.  It is absolutely incredible.  I tested it against the Wampler Ego, Suhr Koji, and Barber Tone Press.  I felt like the SP was far superior, especially when hit with Overdrive.  The blend knob is the key.  Really worth the hype.  Go get one for yourself! 

[Cyzos]

"I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide" sounded pretty bloody close

[soulfree]

This Xotic SP compressor is fantastic. If you put it before your overdrive pedal or distortion, it will give your tone a more defined sound with more dynamic and presence.

[willem]

Bought this pedal 2 days ago, after playing straight into an amp with reverb for years and years. It's great. Felt a love sensation with playing guitar again, like a wife wanting to commit to your sexual perversions after years of indifference towards them.

[NKEINC]

whatever hes playing at 3:17 is great. Nice jam right there, im sold!

[RyanHarris]

He's using a pick! He's using a pick! OMG a unicorn!

[TomJBBaxter]

The intro alone deserved an immediate like! :D

[TubesAXk]

You'll hear a difference in faster, clean, single note runs where the notes need to sound out more articulately. Andy's earlier demonstration of the Electro Harmonix Soul Preacher gives a good exmple of this. They also help with recording when there might be different volume levels between instruments or between strings on a guitar or a bass.

[andremellao]

I've tried everything: cali76 cd, effecttrode PC2A, xotix sp, diamond, mad professor, dyna comp '76 reissue, etc, etc .. and the BEST of all is the VINTAGE '74 to '79 DYNA COMP with the Sensitivity at 10 o'clock !! It gives something Magical to your sound that no one can do !! But, if you "turn of ( down ) the internal switch N.3 ( high cut filter ), put the Sustain Toggle Switch to LOW and the Blend Knob all the way to right ( CW ), you will get 95% close to Vintage Dyna Comp !! So, the SP is great with this settings !!

[rhproger]

They do quite a lot but you have to own one and experiment with it a lot. It's a great tool to have especially for bass.