Overdrive and preamp pedal delivering authentic amp sound
The Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Hot Rod Edition is a versatile overdrive and preamp pedal that takes the popular "amp-in-a-box" concept to the next level and delivers the most authentic sonic recreations of the finest tweaked high-gain valve amps around. The elaborate analogue circuitry features authentic replicas of the sound-determining components of a guitar amp to ensure that the feel and sound of the pedal is indistinguishable from a full-grown amp. With the "Silicon Rectifier" and "Valve Rectifier" channels, the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE offers two separate sound layers with the authentic characteristics of valve or diode rectified amps. Each channel has extensive sound customization capabilities, plus a semi-parametric mid-boost, a reamp EQ and three MODE DIP switches.
The basis for the outstanding and authentic sound of the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Hot Rod Edition CUSTOM is the elaborate, fully analogue and discrete circuitry that simulates all the sound-determining components of a guitar amp, using popular high-gain mods. Class A preamps provide a natural gain behavior, while the simulated mains voltage with selectable frequency produces the typical "ghost notes". In addition, the phase inverter, the power ampwith reactive load for the simulation of a connected loudspeaker and the characteristic sag of the rectifiers contribute to a realistic playing feel.
The Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Hot Rod Edition CUSTOM features two channels and extensive sound options.
Two channels and extensive sound options
With the "Valve Rectifier" and "Silicon Rectifier" channels, the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Hot Rod Edition provides two distinctive sound sources with the sag and sonic characteristics of valve or diode rectifiers. Each channel has a Bright Cap and Preamp switch to set the basic sound character. At the same time, the More/Pres controls allow the determination of the negative feedback and thus the sound character in the power amp, while the Ghost pot determines the intensity of the ghost notes typical for vintage amps. The Lows control can be used for setting the bass level and a Dry control for mixing in the clean signal.
Global tone controls
Furthermore, the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Hot Rod Edition has an additional mid boost that can be assigned to each channel individually or activated using the optional RevivalDRIVE footswitch. The semi-parametric design of the boost allows you to precisely determine the character of the sound. The Re-amp EQ with three selectable basic settings and controls for hi-shelf EQ and bright-cap cut also allow you to match the Origin RevivalDRIVE to the guitar amp or power amp you are using, so that the sound is reproduced faithfully. Last but not least, three MODE DIP switches on the front of the pedal allow you to set the bypass mode, convert the "Valve Rectifier" channel to a second "Silicon Rectifier" and select the simulated mains voltage frequency to influence the ghost notes.
The Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Hot Rod Edition at a glance:
"Amp-in-a-Box" overdrive/preamp pedal for electric guitar, made in England
Delivers authentic high-gain amplifier sounds
Fully analog circuit
Simulates the sound-determining components of a guitar amplifier for authentic sounds
Class-A preamps for authentic gain behavior
Phase-inverter, output stage, rectifiers and amplifier power supply simulation
Reactive-Load to simulate the interaction of speaker and power amplifier
"Valve Rectifier channel with the characteristics of a valve rectifier
"Silicon Rectifier" channel with the characteristics of a diode rectifier
Each channel with controls for Volume, Lows, More/Pres, Output, Blend and Ghost (adds "Ghost Tones" to the sound)
Each channel with Bright Cap and Preamp switches
Semi-parametric mids control, can be assigned to the channels individually
Re-Amp-EQ for adaptation to guitar amps or power amplifiers
Three MODE DIP switches for bypass mode, "Valve Rectifier" channel character change and ghosting frequency
Footswitches for channel change and bypass
Connection for optional Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE footswitch
Silent switching
"Signal Conditioning" bypass.
Rugged metal enclosure
Operation with optionally available power supply unit
