Thanks for this idea :-)  As a result, I've just implemented my own in Pro-G by tweaking the main set of controls (attack, release, threshold, ratio and range).  It works pretty well.  It never occurred to me before that you could use a gate to do this.
 
p.s. the stomp box looks great btw!

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+1 for the vinyl wrap. You could do any graphics you wanted and send it to a sign shop for them to print on a vinyl sheet. CorelDraw can be used or Illustrator. There are probably free apps as well. You may want to check with the sign company for limitations and acceptable formats. I have done this for full size truck graphics - albeit just one color of vinyl.
 
As small is this is I wouldn't expect it to cost more than say ~$20 (just a guess). It might be cheaper than trying to get rub on letters and you would get better results.

Small Bear has inkjet printable decals that can be made any way you want.
 
http://smallbear-electron...l-stock-clear-ink-jet/

Hi all. Thanks for the suggestions! I will be checking them all out. I'll post a final shot when I get it done. Cheers!