The NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII is a Nux reverb pedal, currently around $69. Close alternatives include the Red Panda Context 2 and the NuX Atlantic. It pairs well with the Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head and the Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo.
NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Nux · pedal
The NuX Komp Core Deluxe MKII is an optical compressor from NuX (Shenzhen, China), delivering studio-style optical compression with Comp, Attack, and Volume controls in a compact NuX format at budget pricing. The MKII updates the original Komp Core Deluxe with improved compression response at accessible NuX pricing.
What stands out
“The NuX Komp Core Deluxe MKII is an optical compressor from NuX (Shenzhen, China), delivering studio-style optical compression with Comp, Attack, and Volume controls in a compact NuX format at budget pricing”
— from the listing
“The MKII updates the original Komp Core Deluxe with improved compression response at accessible NuX pricing”
— from the listing
“Its standout weakness is the budget compression quality”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the optical compression with Attack control at NuX budget pricing”
— from the community notes
“Use-case wise it suits country and clean players who want compression at NuX pricing”
— from the community notes
- optical compression
- attack
- optical
- compressor
- studio
- response
- country
- volume controls
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII is commonly used in
- Country
Amps that pair well with the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
9% matchMarshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo
Milkman Sound
9% matchMilkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass
Vox
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Vox Mini SuperBeetle Bass goes in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII
Blackstar
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Blackstar HT Club 50 MKII goes in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the chain
Pedals that stack with the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
RHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion
Rhc Audio
7% matchRHC Rat Turbo Rat Distortion's own aggressive character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
7% matchSuhr Rufus Reloaded leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb
Strymon
6% matchRun Strymon Flint Tremolo & Reverb after NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the signal chain, where it won't crowd NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Zvex Seek Trem
Zvex
6% matchRun Zvex Seek Trem after NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII in the signal chain, where it won't crowd NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII — modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Ampeg F17-1
Ampeg
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Ampeg F17-1 in front of NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
See all alternatives to the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII?+
The closest matches in character are the Red Panda Context 2, the NuX Atlantic, the NuX Damp Reverb. Budget picks: NuX Damp Reverb. Boutique upgrades: Free The Tone Ambi Space.
What pairs well with the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head, Milkman Sound Creamer 20W Combo, Synergy SL2 Module — Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the NuX Komp Core Deluxe mkII cost?+
Around $69 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).