The MXR M102 Dyna Comp is an MXR compressor pedal, currently around $99.74. Close alternatives include the Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition and the PRS Mary-Cries Compressor. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR · pedal
The MXR M102 Dyna Comp is a compact optical compressor pedal delivering smooth, natural sustain enhancement. Its simple three-knob interface provides transparent compression suitable for lead and clean tones. The Dyna Comp appeals to players seeking vintage compressor character.
- compression
- clean
- compressor
- sustain
- simple
- boost
- transparent
- noisy
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the MXR M102 Dyna Comp is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the MXR M102 Dyna Comp
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings the low gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the MXR M102 Dyna Comp
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
28% matchJHS Smiley's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
27% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Beetronics Nectar gives it low gain to fill it with
Mr. Black Bloodmoon
Mr Black
12% matchPut Mr. Black Bloodmoon after MXR M102 Dyna Comp in the signal chain, clear of MXR M102 Dyna Comp's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
11% matchRun Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal after MXR M102 Dyna Comp in the signal chain, clear of MXR M102 Dyna Comp's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
J. Rockett Blue Note Select
J Rockett
tonal matchInto MXR M102 Dyna Comp, J. Rockett Blue Note Select is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — MXR M102 Dyna Comp gives it exactly that
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and MXR M102 Dyna Comp delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
Maestro Arcas Comp
Maestro
74% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor, noise
TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A
TC Electronic
73% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, smooth
Valco Under Pressure Classic Compressor
Valco
72% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor, attack
Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script
Caline
72% similarityShared character: compressor, signal_chain, attack
MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe
MXR
72% similarityShared character: tone, compressor, attack
Boutique & premium upgrades
MXR CSP202 Custom Comp
MXR
72% similarityShared character: compressor, smooth, compression
Jackson Audio hour-glass
Jackson Audio
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor
Mad Professor
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition
Keeley
75% similarityShared character: staple, compressor, attack
PRS Mary-Cries Compressor
PRS
74% similarityShared character: compressor, boost, smooth
Keeley Compressor Mini
Keeley
74% similarityShared character: compressor, noise, smooth
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
73% similarityShared character: sustain, compressor, noise
JHS Pedals JHS Whitey Tighty
JHS Pedals
73% similarityShared character: compressor, noise, attack
Maxon CP-9Pro+
Maxon
73% similarityShared character: pedal, compressor, noise
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the MXR M102 Dyna Comp?+
The closest matches in character are the Keeley Compressor Good Ol'Edition, the PRS Mary-Cries Compressor, the Keeley Compressor Mini. Budget picks: Maestro Arcas Comp, TC Electronic Forcefield Compressor Effetto Compressore A, Valco Under Pressure Classic Compressor. Boutique upgrades: MXR CSP202 Custom Comp, Jackson Audio hour-glass, Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor.
What pairs well with the MXR M102 Dyna Comp?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Ceriatone 2202H — Run Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the MXR M102 Dyna Comp cost?+
Around $99.74 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).