Alternatives to the MXR Dyna Comp

Maestro Arcas Comp

Shared character: sustain, compressor, noise

Demon FX CK Compressor

“for smooth, musical compression character similar to the classic Ross and MXR Dyna Comp circuits”

Caline CP-10 Hot Mushroom Compressor RED Script

“is an analog compression pedal based on the MXR Dyna Comp circuit topology, one of the most widely replicated compressor designs”

Valco Under Pressure Classic Compressor

similar tone character

Artec Turbo Compressor

similar tone character

MXR CSP204 Custom Comp Deluxe

similar tone character

Jackson Audio Bloom V2 Compressor/EQ

Shared character: studio, compressor, boost

Wren and Cuff Gold Comp

Shared character: sensitivity, compressor, attack

Jackson Audio hour-glass

Shared character: compressor, attack, treble

Empress Effects Compressor MKII (Blue Sparkle)

Shared character: compressor, attack, studio

Ashdown ADMS1 Studio Compressor

Shared character: bass, compressor, attack

Walrus Audio Highpoint

Shared character: compressor, attack, studio

Orange King-Comp

Shared character: compressor, attack, treble

MXR CSP202 Custom Comp

“The MXR Custom Comp CSP202 is a compact compressor pedal built around the coveted CA3080 'metal can' chip from the vintage Dyna Comp era”

Dunlop 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”

Xotic SP Compressor

“It keeps the familiar Ross and Dyna Comp mid and high-mid emphasis but stays clearer and cleaner”

Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor

similar tone character

Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor

similar tone character

Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression

Shared character: noise, compressor, boost

Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2

Shared character: studio, compressor, boost

Demeter Compulator

Shared character: compressor, attack, treble

MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp

“produces noticeably quieter operation and expanded dynamic range versus the current block-logo Dyna Comp”

DigiTech DOD Compressor 280

Shared character: sensitivity, compressor, attack

Electro-Harmonix Nano Tone Corset

Shared character: body, compressor, noise

Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone

Shared character: sustain, compressor, attack

JHS Pedals JHS Whitey Tighty

Shared character: compressor, noise, attack

EarthQuaker Devices The Warden

Shared character: compressor, attack, subtle

DOD 280 Compressor

“A classic American dynamics tool from DOD, similar in circuit approach to the Ross Compressor and MXR Dynacomp of the same era”

Boss CS-2 Compression Sustainer

Shared character: sustain, noise, compressor

Wampler Ego Compressor

“The Wampler Ego Compressor is built on variations of the classic Ross Compressor and MXR Dyna Comp circuitry”