Pedals that stack with the MXR Dyna Comp
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All 63 ranked by how well they pair, from rig co-occurrence and tone-complementarity evidence
Univox Super-Fuzz
Univox
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (scooped → mid-forward)
The Dyna Comp's squash evens the signal before it reaches the Super Fuzz's raw, scooped octave-fuzz stage.
Comes later in the signal chain
ZVEX Box of Rock
Zvex
20% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
What MXR Dyna Comp brings here leans toward bright — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Formula 5F6
Catalinbread
20% 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)
The Dyna Comp's squash evens pick dynamics before the Formula 5F6's own natural, harmonic tweed drive.
Comes later in the signal chain
Suhr Discovery
Suhr
20% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Suhr Discovery after MXR Dyna Comp in the signal chain, where it won't crowd MXR Dyna Comp — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Benson Amps Stonk BOX
Benson Amps
20% 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)
Run the Dyna Comp before the Stonk BOX to even out attack before that raw germanium fuzz clips it.
Comes later in the signal chain
Xotic BB Preamp
Xotic
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → bright)
Compression before boost — the Dyna Comp keeps the BB Preamp's creamy treble crunch from getting spiky under a hard pick attack.
Comes later in the signal chain
Pete Cornish LD-1
Pete Cornish
19% 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)
The Dyna Comp feeds the transparent, buffered LD-1 an even, consistent signal before its own boutique drive kicks in.
Comes later in the signal chain
Keeley Super AT Mod Overdrive Limited Edition
Keeley
19% 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)
Dyna Comp's sensitive attack ahead of the Super AT Mod evens out dynamics before the pedal's own asymmetrical clipping.
Comes later in the signal chain
Free The Tone ODL-1A-CS Overdriveland Custom w/Ch Cont
Free The Tone
19% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
The Dyna Comp's transient squash evens out the pick attack before it ever reaches the ODL-1A's own glassy, Dumble-voiced drive.
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices '- Speaker Cranker
EarthQuaker Devices
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
The Dyna Comp's squash evens pick dynamics before the Speaker Cranker's own subtle, transparent boost stage.
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix LPB-1
Electro-Harmonix
19% 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)
Dyna Comp's sensitive compression ahead of the LPB-1 evens out dynamics before the boost's own transparent gain hits.
Comes later in the signal chain
Lovepedal Eternity
Lovepedal
18% 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)
The Dyna Comp evens out pick attack before the Eternity's transparent overdrive takes over.
Comes later in the signal chain
J. Rockett Majestic
J Rockett
18% 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)
Dyna Comp's sensitive attack ahead of the Majestic evens out dynamics before the pedal's own premium, transparent drive.
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost
EarthQuaker Devices
18% 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)
The Dyna Comp's transient squash evens out the pick attack before it ever reaches the Black Eye's own simple, reliable clean boost.
Comes later in the signal chain
Origin Effects RevivalDrive Compact
Origin Effects
18% 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)
The Dyna Comp evens out pick dynamics before the RevivalDrive's tube-like, clean-platform response takes over.
Comes later in the signal chain
Xotic Effects SSB Super Clean Booster
Xotic
18% 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)
Ahead of the SSB's transparent clean boost, the Dyna Comp's sustain evens out picking dynamics before the boost adds its own clean push.
Comes later in the signal chain
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
18% 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)
The Dyna Comp's sustain-focused compression evens things out before the Super Hard On's clean JFET boost adds level on top.
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Dirty Little Secret Mk2
Catalinbread
18% 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)
Ahead of the DLS Mk2, the Dyna Comp's squash keeps the attack consistent before that dynamic, British dirty gain ever colors it.
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
The Dyna Comp's transient squash evens out the pick attack before it ever reaches the Distortion+'s own warm, compressed clipping.
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Plumes Signal Shredder
EarthQuaker Devices
16% 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)
The Dyna Comp's transient squash evens out the pick attack before it ever reaches the Plumes' own buffered, low-gain clipping.
Comes later in the signal chain
Boss ODB-3
Boss
16% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Ahead of the ODB-3, the Dyna Comp's squash keeps the attack consistent before that harmonic bass distortion ever colors it.
Comes later in the signal chain
Browne Amplification Gritador
Browne Amplification
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
The Dyna Comp evens out attack before the Gritador's asymmetrical clipping, keeping the vocal midrange consistent pick to pick.
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Guv'nor
Marshall
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
The Dyna Comp evens out pick attack before it hits the Guv'nor, so the crunch stays consistent note to note.
Comes later in the signal chain
Shin's Music Dumbloid
Shins Music
13% matchCompression before drive — the Dyna Comp keeps the Dumbloid's smooth, articulate breakup from getting spiky under a hard attack.
Comes later in the signal chain