Xotic has created a trio of different boost pedals for players, each one focusing on a different area. The Xotic AC Booster Overdrive/Boost is the “Almost Clean” part of the collection. This pedal can be used to create a clean boost or can be used for an overdrive effect, all within one pedal. It’s a very versatile overdrive/boost pedal, giving players their money’s worth when it comes to being useful. It features more than 20 decibels of transparent clean boost that lets you really add some extra power to a low watt amp or give an amp that extra bit of overdrive when it needs it. You have the option of adding in some great warm tones when you use the two band active equalizer that features both treble and bass. You can also either boost each frequency or cut it back as necessary, giving you even more use out of the AC Booster.
The AC Booster, like all Xotic products, uses only the best parts so that it features very low noise and maximum headroom. It also features true bypass so you don’t have to worry about any interference when you’ve got the pedal turned off. If you need a nice pedal for a clean boost, you can’t go wrong with the Xotic AC Booster Overdrive/Boost. The product retails for $186, however, so it is a bit on the expensive side.
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The best characteristic of the RC Booster is that it has no character at all.
By connecting the RC Booster between your guitar and other effect pedals it will sustain your original guitar sound all the way to amp, as well as emphasizing any effects sound characteristics. It also acts as a buffer, fighting against signal degradations caused by long cable runs and electromagnetic noise.
The GAIN control has the characteristics of a clean tube amp and by fine turning it you can create a bold and smooth sound which resembles the sound of an amp with its volume cranked.
The RC Booster, in addition to its GAIN control, also comes equipped with VOLUME, TREBLE, and BASS controls that allow you to contour your sound anyway you like. Switching is true bypass, eliminating any signal interference when it is switched out. It also works great with electric bass guitar and acoustic guitar.
The RC Booster is all hand wired and hand crafted in the U.S.A., and can be used with AC adaptor (optional - neg tip) or 9V Battery.
Xotic AC Booster Effect Pedal- Super wide range control that makes you rethink the definition of "Booster". Creates a warm and pleasant sound by using the finest quality parts available. The super wide range gain control allows for enough gain for it to work as a distortion pedal when turned all the way up. Equipped with not only boost Gain but also Treble and Bass controls that allow you to adjust your sound anyway you like. True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off.
The Xotic Effects AC-COMP is the latest pedal from the Xotic Custom Shop. This super distortion pedal features improved tonal characteristics that have been modified for tighter, yet smooth overdrive sound. With three compression modes and internal dip switches, you can choose your level of compression, tonal character and make subtle adjustments to treble and presence levels. The AC-COMP can be powered by 9-volt up to 18-volts for desired headroom.
The Xotic BB Preamp Effect Pedal offers a wide variety of sounds. It's capable of a 30dB+ clean boost with an adjustable ±15dB two band active EQ which adds a wide range of harmonic content to your ideal sound.
The BB also utilizes a pre-gain stage which allows the Pedal to go from a very pristine clean to a very smooth, compressed, overdrive sound.
True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off.
Can be used with AC adapter (optional) or 9V Battery.
The New Xotic AC Plus Effect Pedal is a dual function Booster/Distortion pedal, that offers very musical tones with an infinite variety of settings. Based on the well known AC Booster, the AC Plus has taken the words Distortion & Booster to new heights. The sky is the limit!
The AC Booster or "Almost Clean" is part of a trio of boost pedals from Xotic. This effect can be used as a clean boost or an overdrive in one enclosure. Being the middle child is not hard for the AC Booster because it stands out as a versatile pedal, capable of a wide variety of guitar tones. With over 20dB of clean transparent boost, you can beef up a low wattage amp or even add a touch more overdrive to an amp that sounds good on its own. Create warm tones for using the two band active EQ with +/- 15dB for Bass and Treble. Active electronics means that you can either cut or boost each frequency, further adding to its versatility.
Xotic uses the finest quality parts available for maximum headroom and low noise. The AC Booster also has true bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off. Can be used with AC adaptor or 9V Battery.
The Xotic Effects AC Booster creates a warm and pleasant sound by using the finest quality parts available. The super wide range gain control can change the gain amount so wide that this pedal can work as a distortion pedal when it is turned all the way up. The AC Booster is equipped with not only boost Gain but also Treble and Bass controls that allow you to adjust sound anyway you like.True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when it is switched out. All hand wired and hand crafted in the U.S.A. Can be used with AC adaptor (optional) or 9V BatteryXotic Effects AC Booster Features:Creates a warm and pleasant sound by using the finest quality parts available.The super wide range gain control allows for enough gain for it to work as a distorion pedal when turned all the way up.Equipped with not only boost Gain but also Treble and Bass controls that allow you to adjust your sound anyway you like.True bypass for eliminating any signal interference when switched off.Can be used with AC adaptor (optional) or 9V BatteryXotic Effects AC Booster Specs:Dimensions (W/D/H): 4.39" x 2.38" x 1.98" (112mm X 60mm X 50mm) Weight: 0.6 lbs. (280g)True Bypass SwitchingPower Consumption: 9VDC/6mABattery Type: 9VDC (006P) x 1AC Adapter (Optional): 9VDC, Negative Tips (Regulated recommended)Input Impedance: 500k ohm (min)Output Impedance: 10k ohm
Borrowing from the compression selection of the AC-Comp, the Xotic Effects Custom Shop introduces the BBP-COMP. Users will have the ability to choose, standard compression (think current BB-PREAMP), more compression (Andy Timmons BB-AT) and no compression. The new BBP-COMP rolls two iconic pedals into one while taking it's sound to a new level with a no compression option. Quite possibly the most musical and versatile distortion pedal to ever have been created. The new Xotic Effect Custom Shop BBP-COMP, uniquely created, legendary tone with swagger.
Specs :
Dimensions (D/W/H) :
4.39"x2.38"x1.98"
(110mmX60mmX50mm)
Weight : 0.6lbs.(270g)
True Bypass Switching
Power Consumption :
9VDC/10mA(max)
Approx.40hrs continuous use with alkaline battery
Battery Type :
9VDC (006P)x1
AC Adapter (Optional) : 9VDC
Negative Tips
(Regulated recommended)
Boss PSA, Ibanez AC109 etc
Input Impedance : 500K ohm
Output Impedance : 2K ohm