The NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion is a Nux distortion pedal, currently around $32.68. Close alternatives include the Wampler Fender and the Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler. It pairs well with the Divided by 13 FTR 37 and the Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210.
NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion
Nux · pedal
A Cherub Technology electronic product. Cherub Technology is a Chinese manufacturer of musical accessories and electronic devices.
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“cherub technology is a chinese manufacturer of musical accessories and electronic devices”
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“a cherub technology electronic product”
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“Cherub Technology product for musical applications”
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- musical
- electronic
- musical applications
- chinese manufacturer
- cherub technology
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion is commonly used in
- Electronic
Amps that pair well with the NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion
Divided by 13 FTR 37
Divided By 13
11% matchWhat Divided by 13 FTR 37 brings here leans toward harmonically rich — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210 goes after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the chain
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone HRM 50 after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited goes after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 goes after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo goes after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the chain
Pedals that stack with the NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion
Benson Amps Stonk BOX
Benson Amps
8% matchWhat Benson Amps Stonk BOX brings here leans toward germanium — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Colorsound Power Boost
Colorsound
8% matchWhat Colorsound Power Boost brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchKeep Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the signal chain, clear of NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash
Crazy Tube Circuits
5% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits Splash after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the signal chain, clear of NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb
Crazy Tube Circuits
5% matchPut Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb after NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the signal chain, clear of NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost goes in front of NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion in the chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
Boutique & premium upgrades
Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler
Line 6
51% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Electro-Harmonix Mainframe Bit Crusher
Electro-Harmonix
49% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Mesa Boogie Goldmine
Mesa Boogie
48% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Line 6 Crunchtone Overdrive
Line 6
47% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion
pedal
42% similaritySimilar role and voicing
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion?+
The closest matches in character are the Wampler Fender, the Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler, the Electro-Harmonix Mainframe Bit Crusher. Boutique upgrades: Line 6 DM4 Distortion Modeler, Electro-Harmonix Mainframe Bit Crusher, Mesa Boogie Goldmine.
What pairs well with the NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Divided by 13 FTR 37, Gallien-Krueger Fusion 210, Ceriatone HRM 50 — What Divided by 13 FTR 37 brings here leans toward harmonically rich — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the NuX NDS-2 Brownie Mini Core Distortion cost?+
Around $32.68 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).