MXR
M76 Studio
Compressor
MXR’s M87 Bass Compressor has
been around for a while now, and is a
beloved pedal in the bass world for its
clean, natural sounding compression,
fully featured control set, and Phase
90-style compactness. In the time
since it has hit the scene, a small cadre
of clever guitarists has also become
enamored of its transparent tone
and comp and limiting powers. MXR
wisely took note of this trend, and
realizing that many guitarists would be
discouraged from trying the M87 due
to its “Bass Compressor” designation,
repackaged it as the new M76 Studio
Compressor. The M76 model number
is intended as a reference to the Urei
1176, a classic studio limiter, and those
familiar with it will notice that the pedal
does indeed feature similar controls.
Whereas the 1176 is largely notable for
its sonorous coloration, the M76 is a bit
more transparent. It offers incredible
flexibility, organic compression and
peak limiting, and it even has a meter
for proper visual signal monitoring.
Get one!
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