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Origin Effects launches the RD Compact Hot Rod, packed with vintage hot-rodded amp tones
The pedal aims to deliver the classic tones of hard rock and early heavy metal.
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By Daniel Seah
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The latest RevivalDRIVE pedal from Origin Effects is the RD Compact Hot Rod. It aims to recreate the experience of playing through a vintage hot-rodded amplifier.
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The pedal’s analogue design is inspired by the amp techs of the 70s and 80s, who pushed amps to form the sounds of hard rock and early heavy metal.
“Discrete transistors stand in place of valves, right down to the push-pull output stage and specially designed power supply which introduces just the right amount of sag,” the brand said in a statement.