Extensive compressor reviews and FAQ

Here are some comps that I intend to try out and review when I get the opportunity:
 
Taurus Tux
Biyang, Mars, Nobels, and all the other cheap Korean and Chinese brands on Ebay
Janglebox JB-2 (the new one)
Fuchs Royal Plush
Atomisonic N4CR Dynoray
Strymon OB-1
Sebatron Caveman and Nitrous
Old World Audio 1960
Swell Mu-Comp
Himmelstrutz Miss Nutcracker
BSS DPR-901II and DPR-402
Fodera X-Caliper
Drawmer DS-241/251
ART TCS and Pro VLA
Cranesong Trakker
Drawmer 1968 and TS1/TS2
TLA C1
Rocksonics MB-3X
Mindprint En-Voice
Also I intend to review more multi-fx pedals/racks that include compression.
 
Note that most of these are either pedals or 1-space rack units. There are many fantastic compressors in 2RU or "API lunchbox" module formats which I won't bother reviewing at this time because they are impractical for most bassists' rigs. Maybe at some other time in life I'll take on the bigger studio units. Also, an unfortunately large percentage of "boutique" comp pedals are nothing more than Ross/Dynacomp clones/variations, and I am absolutely sick of those. So if you are wondering about a pedal that's not on the list, it may be just because it's another Ross/Dyna variant.
 

 
 
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