I wrote in a previous post that it's not an effect...it's essentially for taking the harsh edge off recorded acoustic guitar. You how it can be. That said, I guess everytihng can be pushed. Personally, if it was me and using samples I'd probably just EQ it to my needs and put on some reverb. If at all. Don't really think compression is relevant in a sample which has no doubt already been levelled. I bought it, but only for the reason I just gave.