The Orange King-Comp is an Orange compressor pedal, currently around $164.65. Close alternatives include the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression and the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2. It pairs well with the Fender Prosonic and the Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo.
Orange King-Comp
Orange · pedal
The Orange Kongpressor is an analog Class A optical compressor that adds an organic, three-dimensional quality to a guitar rig, inspired by iconic vintage optical studio units and using a reissue of the famous VTL5C3 vactrol optocoupler. At lower settings its compression is transparent yet fattening, adding mojo and a glossy sheen to the core tone, and even at extreme settings it stays musical with great feel under the fingers. Controls for attack and release fine-tune transients and bloom, while an active treble control adds chime and jangle and keeps the compression transparent. Unlike many compressors, it preserves low end, so it behaves beautifully with overdrive pedals or a cranked amp, adding fullness and sustain. It excels at crystal-clean country picking and as an always-on tone enhancer.
What stands out
“The attack, release, and active treble controls give real flexibility, with the treble adding chime”
— from the community notes
“The Orange Kongpressor is an analog Class A optical compressor that adds an organic, three-dimensional quality to a guitar rig, inspired by iconic vintage optical studio units and using a reissue of the famous VTL5C3 vactrol optocoupler”
— from the listing
“it preserves low end”
— from the listing
“controls for attack and release fine-tune transients and bloom”
— from the listing
“and even at extreme settings it stays musical with great feel under the fingers”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“crucially it retains low-end weight that many compressors thin out”
— from the reviews
- treble
- compressor
- chime
- attack
- low end
- three dimensional
- release
- musical
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Orange King-Comp is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the Orange King-Comp
Fender Prosonic
amplifier
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → warm)
Fender Prosonic's warm balances out the bright tone
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo
Marshall
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (bright → smooth)
Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo's smooth balances out the bright tone
Comes later in the signal chain
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 Bass Amp 30th
Aguilar
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Run the King-Comp before the Tone Hammer 500 for chiming, treble-forward compression before that warm, jazz-voiced midrange reacts.
Comes later in the signal chain
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Where this leans bright, Ampeg V-4 answers back warm
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466's warm balances out the bright tone
Ampeg BA 108
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ampeg BA 108's smooth balances out the bright tone
Park P45H
Park
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Park P45H's warm balances out the bright tone
Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W
Hiwatt
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Hiwatt Park P18LH 'Little 45' Handwired18W after it and the bright edge settles into something more warm
Pedals that stack with the Orange King-Comp
JHS PackRat 9-Way Rodent Distortion
JHS Pedals
28% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
King-Comp's bright, chiming compression ahead of the PackRat evens out attack before the pedal's own dark, filtered distortion.
Comes later in the signal chain
Greer Relic
Greer
25% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Orange King-Comp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Donner Dark Mouse
Donner
24% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Donner Dark Mouse's dark character and Orange King-Comp's bright voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes later in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Riff Instant Tone Sanitizer
Alexander Pedals
23% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Run the King-Comp's chiming, treble-forward compression ahead of the Tone Sanitizer for even picking before the preamp boost reacts to your dynamics.
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Blumes Bass Overdrive
EarthQuaker Devices
22% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Orange King-Comp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Fuzzrocious Dark Driving
Fuzzrocious
21% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Fuzzrocious Dark Driving's dark character and Orange King-Comp's bright voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Comes later in the signal chain
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
20% matchBeetronics Overhive leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Eons Five-State Fuzz
Walrus Audio
20% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (dark → glassy)
Orange King-Comp's own bright character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Cheaper alternatives
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
51% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, treble
Dr. J D-55 Aerolite Compressor
Dr J
46% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, treble
Wampler Mini Ego Compressor
Wampler
46% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
JHS 3 Series Compressor
JHS Pedals
43% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
43% similarityShared character: extreme settings, compressor, attack
Electro-Harmonix Nano Tone Corset
Electro-Harmonix
43% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression
Jackson Audio
56% similarityShared character: compressor, treble, compression
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2
Jackson Audio
50% similarityShared character: compressor, treble, compression
Pigtronix Philosophers Tone Optical Compressor
Pigtronix
50% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
50% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact
Origin Effects
49% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, transparent
Analog Man Comprossor
Analog Man
47% similarityShared character: compressor, treble, compression
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Orange King-Comp?+
The closest matches in character are the Jackson Audio Bloom EQ Boost Compression, the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2, the Pigtronix Philosophers Tone Optical Compressor. Budget picks: MXR Dyna Comp, Dr. J D-55 Aerolite Compressor, Wampler Mini Ego Compressor. Boutique upgrades: DryBell Unit67 Compressor.
What pairs well with the Orange King-Comp?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Prosonic, Marshall Studio JTM ST20C MkII 20W 1x12 Combo, Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 Bass Amp 30th — Fender Prosonic's warm balances out the bright tone.
How much does the Orange King-Comp cost?+
Around $164.65 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).