Red Box

The Whirlwind Red Box Compressor is a Rochester Series classic introduced in 1976, remade from the original handwired MXR Dyna Comp. It's been heard on countless landmark recordings and praised by professionals for being "the world's smoothest compressor."

The pedal delivers the Dyna Comp's signature crisp, percussive attack combined with lush, rich sustain while maintaining a natural, clear tone. Its handwired construction follows the original circuit design, preserving the character that made the Dyna Comp a studio staple.

Used by professionals including Lou Gramm's band members and Parker Lundgren of Queensrÿche, the Red Box continues the legacy of one of the most influential compressor designs in guitar effects history.