I guess that depends on what type of compound you are talking about.... Are we talking about barebow compound or totally tricked out? The only difference I see between a compound and the bow you describe above is the letoff factor... Which granted, is huge....

I make no bones than 99.9% of the time, a compound is an easier weapon to use.... As is a recurve over a selfbow... Its all the goodies that come with a compound that make it easier, primarily the mechanical release....