The T-Rex Comp-Nova is a T Rex compressor pedal. Close alternatives include the Walrus Audio Deep Six V3 and the SolidGoldFX Compression Machine. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark I and the Synergy SL2 Module.
T-Rex Comp-Nova
T Rex · pedal
The T-Rex COMP-NOVA is a compressor pedal from T-Rex Effects (Silkeborg, Denmark), delivering smooth, musical compression with Attack, Release, Ratio, and Level controls for natural dynamic control at T-Rex Danish boutique quality. The COMP-NOVA provides professional compression for live and studio guitar and bass at T-Rex Danish quality.
- compression
- musical
- attack
- boutique
- release
- compressor
- country
- smooth
Genres the T-Rex Comp-Nova is commonly used in
- Country
- Country Pop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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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. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the T-Rex Comp-Nova
Mesa Boogie Mark I
Mesa Boogie
17% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Mesa Boogie Mark I gives it mid-forward to fill it with
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Egnater Tweaker 88 Head gives it low gain to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Jose LTD into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchBad Cat Lynx 50's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the T-Rex Comp-Nova
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler brings the low gain it's missing
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
20% matchRun JHS Smiley into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
7% matchKeep T-Rex Comp-Nova's compressed voice out front: Fender Hammertone Reverb goes after T-Rex Comp-Nova in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it — 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% matchRun Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-44 Reverse after T-Rex Comp-Nova in the signal chain, clear of T-Rex Comp-Nova's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchT-Rex Comp-Nova leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Tone City Dry Martini wants
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchInto T-Rex Comp-Nova, Fender Hammertone Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature is voiced for a clean amp's front end — T-Rex Comp-Nova gives it exactly that
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchT-Rex Comp-Nova leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz wants
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Walrus Audio Deep Six V3
Walrus Audio
78% similarityShared character: level_controls, compressor, attack
SolidGoldFX Compression Machine
Solidgoldfx
74% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, smooth
Demeter Compulator
Demeter
72% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, smooth
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
72% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
J. Rockett Jrad Squeegee Compressor
J Rockett
72% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, smooth
Demon FX CK Compressor
Demon Fx
71% similarityShared character: level_controls, compressor, attack
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR
71% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, smooth
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
71% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
71% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
EarthQuaker Devices The Warden
EarthQuaker Devices
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Empress Compressor Mk II
Empress
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Free The Tone Silky Comp SC-1-CS
Free The Tone
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the T-Rex Comp-Nova?+
The closest matches in character are the Walrus Audio Deep Six V3, the SolidGoldFX Compression Machine, the Demeter Compulator.
What pairs well with the T-Rex Comp-Nova?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark I, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — The transparent tone has headroom to spare — Mesa Boogie Mark I gives it mid-forward to fill it with.