yeah New York style compression works pretty well.

place compressor as Send effect instead of Insert, then you can add compression just with turning Return FX knob up, and it behaves similar as Dry/Wet knob

you can make some interesting things with several compressors placed on Send effects. just define a role for each (1 for punchyness, 1 for subtle compression, 1 for hot compression, etc) and then twist all 3 Return knobs as you like.. simple.