The Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) is a Mojo Gear compressor pedal, currently around $92.63. Close alternatives include the Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V3 and the Acoustic Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor. It pairs well with the Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mojo Gear · pedal
This is a clone of Dan Armstrong's Orange Squeezer, one of the earliest and most influential FET-based compressor circuits in guitar effects history, originally released in the 1970s in a distinctive orange, in-line plug-style enclosure without conventional pedal controls. The original Orange Squeezer became a favorite of studio session players for its smooth, musical compression and subtle harmonic sweetening rather than an obvious, audibly squashed effect, and it has since become one of the most cloned vintage compressor circuits among boutique builders. Mojo Gear's version reproduces that circuit for players seeking the original's transparent, studio-quality squeeze in a more modern, pedalboard-friendly format.
What stands out
“Players and engineers who seek out Orange Squeezer-style compressors are chasing a specific reputation for extremely smooth, transparent compression that adds sustain and evens out picking dynamics …”
— from the community notes
“The standout caveat, shared with the original design, is a relatively narrow and simple control set compared to modern multi-knob compressor pedals”
— from the community notes
“Its primary use case spans studio recording, where subtlety matters most, and live rhythm playing where a player wants consistent note-to-note volume”
— from the community notes
“Mojo Gear's version reproduces that circuit for players seeking the original's transparent, studio-quality squeeze in a more modern, pedalboard-friendly format”
— from the listing
“The original Orange Squeezer became a favorite of studio session players for its smooth, musical compression and subtle harmonic sweetening , audibly squashed effect, and it has since become one of the most cloned vint…”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“The simplicity of the original design is part of its charm, offering essentially two controls , release, and blend knobs found on many modern compressors, which keeps it fast to dial in but limits fine-tuning”
— from the reviews
“s kept the circuit relevant and frequently cloned decades after its original release”
— from the reviews
- compressor
- studio
- dynamic
- transparent
- session
- musical
- compression
- smooth
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Genres the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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Amps that pair well with the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head
Revv
21% matchRevv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
21% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Blackstar HTV-212 Bronco TAN
Blackstar
15% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) leans toward dynamic, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Pedals that stack with the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
24% matchJHS Smiley's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
24% matchWhat EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Santa Ana Overdrive
Fender
21% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)
Fender Santa Ana Overdrive's dynamic character and Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)'s dynamic voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes later in the signal chain
WEM CCB-1 Copicat Boost
Wem
14% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
What Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
13% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
What Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Meris Polymoon's modulated voice goes after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)'s own dynamic character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
8% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Dawner Prince Boonar after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 after Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Cheaper alternatives
Dr. Green Life support
Dr Green
56% similarityShared character: compressor, circuit, compression
TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A
TC Electronic
56% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, simple
Outlaw Effects Wrangler
Outlaw Effects
55% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Maestro Arcas Comp
Maestro
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Marshall ED 1
Marshall
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Suhr Koji Comp
Suhr
64% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, transparent
Ashdown ADMS1 Studio Compressor
Ashdown
60% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, simple
Carl Martin Comp/Limiter
Carl Martin
59% similarityShared character: compressor, recording, compression
PRS Mary-Cries Compressor
PRS
57% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, simple
Crazy Tube Circuits Golden Ratio V2
Crazy Tube Circuits
55% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, studio
J. Rockett Airchild Six Sixty
J Rockett
55% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
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Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V3
Walrus Audio
61% similarityShared character: compressor, recording, transparent
Acoustic Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor
Acoustic
58% similarityShared character: compressor, recording, compression
Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition
Keeley
57% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, simple
DOD 280 Compressor
Dod
57% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, simple
JHS Pedals JHS Whitey Tighty
JHS Pedals
55% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, subtle
Jackson Audio hour-glass
Jackson Audio
55% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, simple
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)?+
The closest matches in character are the Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V3, the Acoustic Strymon Compadre Dual Voice Compressor, the Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition. Budget picks: Dr. Green Life support, TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A, Outlaw Effects Wrangler. Boutique upgrades: Suhr Koji Comp, Ashdown ADMS1 Studio Compressor, Carl Martin Comp/Limiter.
What pairs well with the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Blackstar HTV-212 Bronco TAN — Revv Generator G20 20-Watt 2-Channel Tube Head leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone) cost?+
Around $92.63 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).