The Orange King Komp Compressor is an Orange compressor pedal, currently around $176.69. Close alternatives include the SolidGoldFX Compression Machine and the Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V3. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark I and the Synergy SL2 Module.
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.
- transparent
- simple
- british
- optical
- musical
- natural
- compressor
- studio
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Orange King Komp Compressor is commonly used in
- Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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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
17% matchRun Mesa Boogie Mark I into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Synergy SL2 Module gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings the high gain it's missing
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head's low gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Ceriatone 2202H gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Friedman Jose LTD brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 gives it high gain to fill it with
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Bad Cat Lynx 50 brings the high gain it's missing
Pedals that stack with the Orange King Komp Compressor
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
20% matchInto a transparent tone, Suhr Rufus Reloaded brings the fuzzy it's missing
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
20% matchInto a transparent tone, JHS Smiley brings the fuzzy it's missing
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
7% matchPut Fender Hammertone Reverb after Orange King Komp Compressor in the signal chain, clear of Orange King Komp Compressor's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-44 Reverse
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
7% matchKeep Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-44 Reverse after Orange King Komp Compressor in the signal chain, clear of Orange King Komp Compressor's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchInto Orange King Komp Compressor, Tone City Dry Martini is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings the fuzzy it's missing
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchFender Hammertone Overdrive is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Orange King Komp Compressor gives it exactly that
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and Orange King Komp Compressor delivers it
Cheaper alternatives
Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone)
Mojo Gear
71% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, simple
Red Witch Seven Sisters Grace Compressor
Red Witch
70% similarityShared character: compressor, transparent, natural
Providence VLC-1 Velvet Comp
Providence
70% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, transparent
J. Rockett Jrad Squeegee Compressor
J Rockett
95% similaritysimilar tone character
One Control Lemon Yellow Compressor
One Control
95% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic forcefield
TC Electronic
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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SolidGoldFX Compression Machine
Solidgoldfx
76% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, simple
Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V3
Walrus Audio
72% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, transparent
Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2
Jackson Audio
72% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, simple
Demeter Compulator
Demeter
70% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, transparent
Suhr Koji Comp
Suhr
70% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, transparent
Keeley GC-2
Keeley
69% similarityShared character: compressor, studio, transparent
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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 Walrus Audio Deep Six Compressor V3, the Jackson Audio Bloom MIDI V2. Budget picks: Mojo Gear Orange Compressor (Dan Armstrong Orange Squeezer Clone), Red Witch Seven Sisters Grace Compressor, Providence VLC-1 Velvet Comp. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET 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, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Run Mesa Boogie Mark I into that transparent platform and it finally gets some mid-forward.
How much does the Orange King Komp Compressor cost?+
Around $176.69 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).
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