The NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor is a Nux compressor pedal, currently around $115.07. Close alternatives include the Movall Audio Pandora Comp and the NuX Sculpture. It pairs well with the Fender Twin Reverb Head and the Catalinbread Giygas.
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Nux · pedal
The NuX Masamune is a booster and compressor pedal from NuX (Shenzhen, China), delivering clean boost combined with optical compression in one unit at accessible NuX budget pricing. The Masamune provides both boost and compression for players who want level enhancement and dynamic control in a single compact NuX enclosure.
What stands out
“The NuX Masamune is a booster and compressor pedal from NuX (Shenzhen, China), delivering clean boost combined with optical compression in one unit at accessible NuX budget pricing”
— from the listing
“The NuX Masamune delivers clean boost and compression combined at NuX budget pricing for players who want both functions in one unit at an accessible price”
— from the community notes
“The Masamune provides both boost and compression for players who want level enhancement and dynamic control in a single compact NuX enclosure”
— from the listing
“Combined unit limits individual depth of boost versus compression control”
— from the reviews
“Dual function”
— from the reviews
- clean boost
- compression
- boost
- optical compression
- compressor
- boost versus compression control
- dynamic control
- dual function
Price updated Oct 25, 2026
Genres the NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor is commonly used in
- Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Pedals that stack with the NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
7% matchWhat Catalinbread Giygas brings here leans toward octave — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
Electro-Harmonix
7% matchWhat Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Source Audio Nemesis
Source Audio
5% matchPut Source Audio Nemesis after NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay
Walrus Audio
5% matchPut Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay after NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
Maestro Arcas
Maestro
62% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
Rowin LEF-333 Comp
Rowin
59% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
Mooer SCS1 Spark Compressor
Mooer
59% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
TC Electronic HyperGravity Mini Compressor
TC Electronic
58% similarityShared character: compressor, compression
Mosky Audio Roller
Mosky Audio
53% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock
Pigtronix
52% similarityShared character: compressor, signal chain
Boutique & premium upgrades
Maxon Compressor CP101
Maxon
70% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
Wampler Cory Wong
Wampler
65% similarityShared character: compressor, boost, compression
Pigtronix Philosopher King
Pigtronix
59% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
Greer Black Tiger
Greer
89% similaritysimilar tone character
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Movall Audio Pandora Comp
Movall Audio
70% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
NuX Sculpture
Nux
59% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro
Homebrew
58% similarityShared character: dynamic control, compressor, compression
Hot Box Pedals CP-81
Hot Box Pedals
54% similarityShared character: compressor, compression
Line 6 Constrictor
Line 6
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Mooer Dyna Compressor
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Movall Audio Pandora Comp, the NuX Sculpture, the HomeBrew Electronics CPR Compressor Retro. Budget picks: Maestro Arcas, Rowin LEF-333 Comp, Mooer SCS1 Spark Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Maxon Compressor CP101, Wampler Cory Wong, Pigtronix Philosopher King.
What pairs well with the NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Twin Reverb Head, Catalinbread Giygas, Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi — What Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor cost?+
Around $115.07 (live listing price, updated Oct 25, 2026).