Pedals that stack with the Aphex Punch Factory Compressor

Walrus Audio Eons

Keep Eons' thick, low-gain fuzz ahead of the Punch Factory so the optical compression evens out a settled gain stage.

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler

The Frazz Dazzler's gated, low-gain fuzz gives the Punch Factory's optical punch somewhere to land without losing its attack.

Wren and Cuff Anna Compact

Run the Punch Factory's optical compression ahead of Anna Compact for even attack before the rich, Big-Muff-style fuzz reacts.

Tech 21 SansAmp Character Plus English Muffy

Run the Punch Factory's optical compression ahead of the English Muffy for even attack before the direct-recording amp sim reacts.

Death By Audio Destruction

Run the Punch Factory's optical compression ahead of Destruction for even attack before the heavy-rock noise and gain react.

Spaceman Saturn VI

Run the Punch Factory's optical compression ahead of Saturn VI for even attack before the creamy, experimental drive reacts.

Spaceman Nebula (Gloss Steel)

Run the Punch Factory's optical compression ahead of Nebula for even attack before the experimental octave fuzz reacts.

Fender Hello Kitty Fuzz

Aphex Punch Factory Compressor's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

SolidGoldFX 76 MK II

Run the Punch Factory's optical compression ahead of the 76 MK II for even attack before the boutique fuzz reacts.

Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal

Keep the Wet's muted studio reverb trailing after the Punch Factory's optical compression, not before, or the reverb just smears the punch. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Boss RV-5 Digital Reverb

Keep the RV-5's spring-voiced digital reverb trailing after the Punch Factory's optical compression, not before, or the reverb just smears the punch. — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)