The Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo is a Dunlop compressor pedal, currently around $149.99. Close alternatives include the W-LM Compression Fracture and the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro. It pairs well with the Orange Marcus King MK Ultra Head and the Swart Space Tone Atomic Jr. Two-Tone.
Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo
Dunlop · pedal
The MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo is a stereo compressor pedal from Dunlop's MXR division, expanding the classic Dyna Comp OTA compressor to stereo output for wide, spread compression. The Dyna Comp circuit uses an OTA (Operational Transconductance Amplifier) for the classic warm, musical squish compression character associated with the original 1970s Dyna Comp. Stereo output allows dual-amp or stereo PA setups.
What stands out
“The MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo is a stereo compressor pedal from Dunlop's MXR division, expanding the classic Dyna Comp OTA compressor to stereo output for wide, spread compression”
— from the listing
“Limitations: OTA Dyna Comp compression is heavy and colored in character which”
— from the reviews
“In the signal chain compressors sit first”
— from the community notes
“The M228 Dyna Comp Stereo delivers the classic OTA Dyna Comp compression character with stereo output for players who want the iconic Dyna Comp squish in a stereo pedalboard configuration”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits players with stereo amp setups who want classic Dyna Comp compression character for country, funk, or clean playing”
— from the community notes
- stereo
- compression
- compressor
- studio
- iconic squish character
- musical
- release
- sensitivity
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo is commonly used in
- Funk
- Country
- Country Pop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo
Orange Marcus King MK Ultra Head
Orange
25% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Both lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing
Comes later in the signal chain
Swart Space Tone Atomic Jr. Two-Tone
Swart
25% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Divided by 13 CJ11 Tube 1x12
Divided By 13
23% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo's compressed voice suits Divided by 13 CJ11 Tube 1x12's own dynamic character
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Plexi 1959SLP
amplifier
16% matchMarshall Plexi 1959SLP's own aggressive character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Dumble Overdrive Special Amp Head
Dumble
15% matchDumble Overdrive Special Amp Head's dynamic voice suits Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo's own compressed character
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo
Way Huge Electronics Green Rhino MkII Overdrive
Way Huge
31% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Acapulco Gold
EarthQuaker Devices
27% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Ernie Ball 6183 Expression Overdrive
Ernie Ball
26% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls
EarthQuaker Devices
25% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Cornerstone Imperium
Cornerstone
25% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo's compressed voice suits Cornerstone Imperium's own dynamic character
Comes later in the signal chain
Free The Tone SS-1V String Slinger Overdrive
Free The Tone
24% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
What Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
J. Rockett XPO
J Rockett
24% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
J. Rockett XPO's dynamic character and Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes later in the signal chain
Greer Tomo-Hawk
Greer
24% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Greer Tomo-Hawk's dynamic character and Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes later in the signal chain
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Cheaper alternatives
DigiTech DOD Compressor 280
Digitech
54% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, compression
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script
Caline
53% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, compression
T-Rex Comp-Nova
T Rex
51% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, clean
Universal Audio 1176 Compressor
Universal Audio
49% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Marshall ED 1
Marshall
49% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Kokko FCP2 Mini Compressor
Kokko
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Universal Audio Uafx Max Preamp & Dual Compressor
Universal Audio
53% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe
Origin Effects
52% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature
Carl Martin
51% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Citadel Bus Driver Compressor
Citadel
51% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
51% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, clean
Wren and Cuff Gold Comp
Wren And Cuff
50% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, compression
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W-LM Compression Fracture
W-LM
60% similarityShared character: compressor, compression
HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro
Homebrew
57% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Hot Box Pedals CP-81
Hot Box Pedals
54% similarityShared character: compressor, compression
Line 6 Constrictor
Line 6
53% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
Chase Bliss Clean
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52% similarityShared character: sensitivity, compressor, stereo
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2
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51% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, clean
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo?+
The closest matches in character are the W-LM Compression Fracture, the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro, the Hot Box Pedals CP-81. Budget picks: DigiTech DOD Compressor 280, Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script, T-Rex Comp-Nova. Boutique upgrades: Universal Audio Uafx Max Preamp & Dual Compressor, Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe, Carl Martin Andy Timmons Signature.
What pairs well with the Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Marcus King MK Ultra Head, Swart Space Tone Atomic Jr. Two-Tone, Divided by 13 CJ11 Tube 1x12 — Both lean toward dynamic and compressed respectively — close enough in character that they complement instead of clashing.
How much does the Dunlop MXR M228 Dyna Comp Stereo cost?+
Around $149.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).