what I love about this pedal,is that it leaves your attack alone if you leave the compression knob all the way down.This is not possible on many comps,particularly the Boss cs-1 for example.This pedal will squash your dynamics if thats what your into,but I like the fact that it can be subtle.The fx-80 compares nicely to my mxr dynacomp,and has even more gain than that pedal.It's quiet,you can leave it on at all times,the sign of a good comp.
Reliability/Durability:
never had a problem.
Ease of Use:
easy if you know how a compressor works,if you dont,I'm sure it must be difficult for some.
Customer Support:
Overall Rating:
I'll knock a couple points off for the poor battery door and switch design.I own a DOD env. filter,chorus,fx-50 preamp and this compressor,all old two knob pedals from the same era.I know that one day these pedals will go way up in value,what I paid for mine is a joke.I have cases full of pedals and compare them to each other all the time and the fx-80 is the most underated compressor by far.I hope they remain a secret.
