Compression pedal for acoustic

The problem with most guitar compressor pedals is that are designed for the transient and tonal characteristics of an electric which are vastly different from an acoustic. Most of them are derivatives of the MXR DynaComp which was designed from the ground up as an electric guitar effect and as such colors the transients and tone in a manner not suitable for acoustic. When I was looking for an acoustic compressor, I went through my collection of electric guitar compressors and wasn't happy with the results because of this.
 
I ended up buying a relatively cheapo Hotone KOMP which claims to be optical and found it perfect for my needs with my acoustic. There are also pricier options such as the MXR Studio Compressor which I've had my eye on but haven't tried yet. There's also the Effectrode PC-2A which purports to be an LA-2A inspired comp packaged as a guitar pedal. 

I've managed to buy a few older DBX MC6 compressors. They're full featured compressors in a small housing that works well on pedal boards. I wish DBX would resurrect this unit in a sturdy metal housing - I think it would sell a ton. They're great for guitars in general and I have one each for acoustic, electric and bass rigs. Very nice to have 20 DB of clean gain available - plus you can use them for splitting channels as they're full stereo ins and outs - with line and instrument impedance switches. Great units with full meters etc.

I like a ribbon Mic followed by eq and a dbx compressor. I usually do a low cut below 80 and a high boost prior to the compression.

The best way too handle string whistle or the noise strings make when you slide your fingers on them is to get better at not making the noise by lifting your fingers or using the two highest unwound strings to guide your slide.

When i use a sdc, i don't boost the high end.

Some dreadnaughts get a low shelf reduction to reduce boom.

I think from your posts, I'm going with some light compression on my Play Acoustic/ Body Rez feature. I think the Play Acoustic all said and done is an awesome piece of gear.... the web interface to set it up and arrange / download vocal presets is geat!

Well I kind of shifted the focus to the TC . I only use maybe 5 vocal presets and like you, mainly just on chorus...sometimes keep on whole song ..but then maybe a double or the " Thicker you" setting, since a distinct harmony would get irritating. I have no clue about using MIDI. I did get the Switch 3 pedal, which makes looping a lot easier, AND switch # 3 can be used to kick in an extra guitar effect at times! Without that, the guitar settings are global.
So back to compression, I was kind of fishing to see if there was was some stand out for acoustic. Apparently not. Honestly, for live play I don't think anyone, including me will really stop and notice compression taking place!! But I do at times go overboard for a hobbiest musician, seeking the best sound ...