but that's where I think the premise of this thread is a bit odd - a spectracomp isn't better than a Cali76 or MXR. - they are all good enough but different and sound different....
for sitting in the mix I would prefer a multi band setting on the Spectracomp or a MXR, for me at least, the Cali76 is inherently more coloured and "effecty"... If you have a MXR and it's working - great stick with it.
If it sounds good it is good. And even if Pino uses one thing, he doesn't have your bass or fingers (and you don't have his band or gigs!).
( @peteb Pete, I've quoted you but it's kinda a view directed at the whole thread, not you specifically)