The Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 is a Zvex distortion pedal, currently around $339. Close alternatives include the MXR Booster and the Keeley KTM-B Time Machine Boost. It pairs well with the Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube and the Marshall JCM900 2100.
Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1
Zvex · pedal
The ZVex Super Duper 2-in-1 is a dual clean boost pedal from ZVex Effects of Minneapolis, combining two independent Super Hard On clean boost circuits in a single enclosure for stacking or independent use, delivering transparent, high-headroom clean boost for pushing amps into natural breakup or increasing signal level.
What stands out
“ZVex's dual clean boost, praised for transparent clean boost and versatility of two independent boost circuits”
— from the community notes
“The Super Duper 2-in-1 delivers transparent dual clean boost with two independent Super Hard On circuits in ZVex's boutique format”
— from the reviews
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“combining two independent super hard on clean boost circuits in a single enclosure for stacking or independent use”
— from the listing
“Excellent for pushing tube amps into breakup or as a signal level tool”
— from the community notes
- clean boost
- transparent
- stacking
- natural breakup
- breakup
- high headroom
- clean boost circuits
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 is commonly used in
- Indie Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1
Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube
Engl
19% 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 this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JCM900 2100
Marshall
19% 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)
Into a transparent tone, Marshall JCM900 2100 brings a pull toward mid-forward that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Engl 120 E610 MK II
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Engl 120 E610 MK II leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
ENGL E610II Savage 120 MkII Head leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
ENGL Special Edition E670
Engl
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, ENGL Special Edition E670 brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1
Origin Effects DCX Boost
Origin Effects
17% matchOrigin Effects DCX Boost leans this transparent tone toward low gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss
17% 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)
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Mu-Tron Bi-Phase
Mu Tron
12% 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 Mu-Tron Bi-Phase after Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 in the signal chain, clear of Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor
Wampler
11% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Wampler Mini Ego 76 Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay
JHS Pedals
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
JHS 3 Series Oil Can Delay's modulated voice goes after Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1's own clean boost character — 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
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1's clean boost voice out front: Walrus Audio Slö Multi-Texture Reverb goes after Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — 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
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchDonner Big Mouth Distortion leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down
Third Man Hardware
62% similarityShared character: boost
Mesa Boogie Tone Burst Boost
Mesa Boogie
59% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Dr. Scientist Sunny Day
Dr Scientist
59% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Carl Martin Dual Injection
Carl Martin
58% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Fortin Amplification Fourteen dual boost
Fortin Amplification
57% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Ibanez Booster mini
Ibanez
57% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
MXR Booster
MXR
67% similarityShared character: power tubes, boost, transparent
Keeley KTM-B Time Machine Boost
Keeley
61% similarityShared character: power tubes, boost, transparent
NuX Ace of Tone Dual Overdrive
Nux
60% similarityShared character: boost
Danelectro CEO
Danelectro
57% similarityShared character: boost, transparent
SONICAKE Sonic Super Master
Sonicake
56% similarityShared character: boost
Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost
Matthews Effects
91% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Booster, the Keeley KTM-B Time Machine Boost, the NuX Ace of Tone Dual Overdrive. Budget picks: Third Man Hardware x MXR Limited Edition Double Down, Mesa Boogie Tone Burst Boost, Dr. Scientist Sunny Day.
What pairs well with the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube, Marshall JCM900 2100, Synergy SL2 Module — Engl Savage 120 Mark II E610II 120 Watt 4 Channel Tube leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Zvex Super Duper 2 in 1 cost?+
Around $339 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).
Compare
- vs Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost
- vs Greer Amps Sonic Boom
- vs EarthQuaker Devices Black Eye Boost