The Orange King Komp Compressor is an Orange compressor pedal, currently around $164.65. Close alternatives include the SolidGoldFX Compression Machine and the Keeley GC-2. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark I and the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube.
Orange King Komp Compressor
Orange · pedal
The Orange King Komp is an optical compressor from Orange Amplification (London, UK), delivering smooth, musical optical compression with a simple two-knob (Squeeze and Recovery) design for transparent dynamic control. The King Komp provides natural optical compression in a compact Orange format for studio and live use at Orange UK quality.
What stands out
“The King Komp provides natural optical compression in a compact Orange format for studio and live use at Orange UK quality”
— from the listing
“The Orange King Komp delivers optical compression at Orange UK quality for clean and studio players who want transparent compression from the iconic British amp brand”
— from the community notes
“musical optical compression with a simple two-knob”
— from the listing
“Musical optical compression from the iconic British amp brand”
— from the reviews
“Use-case wise it suits clean and studio players who want optical compression at Orange quality”
— from the community notes
- optical compression
- transparent
- simple
- musical
- studio
- optical
- natural
- compressor
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Orange King Komp Compressor is commonly used in
- Country
cited
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 Orange King Komp Compressor
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
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)
What Mesa Boogie Mark I brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube
Engl
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)
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube leans toward mid-forward, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after Orange King Komp Compressor
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after Orange King Komp Compressor in the chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head goes after Orange King Komp Compressor in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after Orange King Komp Compressor
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R goes after Orange King Komp Compressor in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after Orange King Komp Compressor in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Orange King Komp Compressor
Wren and Cuff Box of War OG
Wren And Cuff
16% matchWren and Cuff Box of War OG leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
15% matchWhat EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
5% 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 JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay after Orange King Komp Compressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Orange King Komp Compressor — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb
Walrus Audio
5% 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 Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb after Orange King Komp Compressor in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Orange King Komp Compressor — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 after Orange King Komp Compressor
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Orange King Komp Compressor — modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion after Orange King Komp Compressor
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just after Orange King Komp Compressor
Cheaper alternatives
Red Witch Seven Sisters Grace Compressor
Red Witch
66% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, transparent
TC Electronic forcefield
TC Electronic
62% similarityShared character: compressor, simple, transparent
Rocktron Big Crush Compressor
Rocktron
62% similarityShared character: compressor, simple, smooth
One Control Lemon Yellow Compressor
One Control
61% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent
J. Rockett Jrad Squeegee Compressor
J Rockett
60% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, transparent
Providence VLC-1 Velvet Comp
Providence
59% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, studio
Boutique & premium upgrades
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SolidGoldFX Compression Machine
Solidgoldfx
72% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, simple
Keeley GC-2
Keeley
63% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, smooth
T-Rex Neo Comp Compressor
T Rex
62% similarityShared character: compressor, simple, transparent
Keeley Classic Keeley Compressor
Keeley
59% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, transparent
PRS Mary-Cries Compressor
PRS
57% similarityShared character: compressor, natural, simple
Donner Lax Comp
Donner
55% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, smooth
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Orange King Komp Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the SolidGoldFX Compression Machine, the Keeley GC-2, the T-Rex Neo Comp Compressor. Budget picks: Red Witch Seven Sisters Grace Compressor, TC Electronic forcefield, Rocktron Big Crush Compressor. Boutique upgrades: J. Rockett IQ Compressor, DryBell Module 4.
What pairs well with the Orange King Komp Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark I, Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, Synergy SL2 Module — What Mesa Boogie Mark I brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Orange King Komp Compressor cost?+
Around $164.65 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).