Posts tagged "drive"
The next-generation 
After a period spent focusing on effects other than distortion, Electro Harmonix in 2013 seems to have shifted its attention back to what made it famous in the early days.
After repackaging their classic 70s Hot Tubes pedal in "nano" format, the NYC based builder has released a brand new distortion called East River Drive, named after the trip New Yorkers take when going from Manhattan to Queens (where the EHX factory is based) or Brooklyn.
We are hoping to get one for review some time soon (apparently they are flying off the shelves) but here's what the press release says about this new stompbox.... Click on the title for more
The Drive by Flamma is a simple, affordable, good-sounding mini-overdrive pedal with two voicings, accessible through a toggle switch.... Click on the title for more
The 
This limited edition pedal by 
Thinking outside the (stomp)box is a strategy that's risky but may prove rewarding. It gave birth to classic pedals like the Wah and the Whammy, and it's particularly exciting because it tends to to stimulate creativity in new ways.... Click on the title for more
MXR has been rolling out some new overdrive designs lately, and have teamed up with legendary amp designer Shin Suzuki to present the Shin-Juku Drive. Providing a dynamic, amp-like feel, the Shin-Juku drive is great at pushing your amp’s front end or as an overdrive pedal.
Yet another 3 knob design, with the standard ‘Gain’, ‘Tone’, and ‘Output’ controls. On top of that, there is a ‘Dark’ switch that acts as a low pass filter which helps you tailor the sound to your specific style and rig.
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A lot of overdrive pedals are really great at singing lead sounds, but fall flat when used on a rhythm guitar part. The Mosfet Drive from Miami based Baldera Effects sounds right at home in either scenario. Whether used on lead or rhythm parts, players of all genres can find a utility for this FET-based overdrive.... Click on the title for more
