Pedals that stack with the Donner Lax Comp

MXR Distortion+

Run the Lax Comp before the Distortion+ to smooth out pick attack before the gritty clipping exaggerates it.

Way Huge Pork Loin

Run the Lax Comp ahead of the Pork Loin so its British-voiced, bass-friendly grit kicks in from a signal that's already smooth and controlled.

Keeley Super Phat Mod

Run the Lax Comp's transparent optical compression ahead of the Super Phat Mod so its asymmetrical clipping kicks in from an already-even signal.

Keeley Muse Driver

Put the Lax Comp ahead of the Muse Driver to smooth out picking dynamics before that pedal's germanium/JFET gain stage takes over.

MXR 108 Fuzz

Run the Lax Comp's smooth optical compression ahead of the 108 Fuzz so its bright, cutting attack starts from an already-controlled signal.

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler

Run Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain

Ibanez Jemini

Donner Lax Comp leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature

Into a transparent tone, Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature brings the low gain it's missing

Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive

Donner Lax Comp's transparent voice suits Rarebird effects Hatchet Overdrive's own transparent character

Behringer BDI21

Donner Lax Comp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Mythos Air Lane Drive

Donner Lax Comp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Xotic ACB-V2

Donner Lax Comp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Tech 21 DP-3X Dug Pinnick Signature Bass Distortion

What Donner Lax Comp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around

Hornby Skewes Treble Booster

Donner Lax Comp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Boss BP-1w

Donner Lax Comp leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Boss ML-2

Boss ML-2's transparent character and Donner Lax Comp's transparent voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other

Laney Digbeth DB-Pre

What Donner Lax Comp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around

MXR M69P Prime Distortion

What Donner Lax Comp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around

Suhr Brighton Treble Booster

Donner Lax Comp leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

ThorpyFX Wopr

Donner Lax Comp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Vox VTB-1 Treble Booster

What Donner Lax Comp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around

Revv Dirt Dog (Joey Landreth Signature Overdrive)

What Donner Lax Comp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around

Revv Tilt Boost (Shawn Tubbs Signature)

What Donner Lax Comp brings here leans toward transparent — that's worth building a pairing around

Fender Angry Fuzz

Donner Lax Comp's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying