Origin Effects RevivalDrive Compact Hot Rod
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Origin Effects
RevivalDrive Compact Hot Rod
Product Info
Article Number:
593116
Brand:
Origin Effects
Model:
RevivalDrive Compact Hot Rod
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$404.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The RevivalDrive Compact is a seriously impressive piece of kit. It nails that classic British amp vibe – think Vox AC30 meets a slightly cranked Marshall – in a really manageable footprint. This is perfect for players wanting authentic vintage overdrive without the bulk of the original, especially those in blues, rock, or indie outfits.
Product Description
- Origin Effects RevivalDrive Compact Hot Rod
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Distortion
- Same analog amp recreation circuitry as the larger RevivalDRIVE in a smaller
- more intuitive and pedalboard-friendly package
- Provides a variety of amazingly realistic vintage tube amp sounds
- Post-drive EQ allows you to match the overdrive tone to your preferred amp and settings
- Controls: Gain
- Highs
- Output
- More Pres
- Lows
- Blend
- Post EQ Adj
- Switch: Pamp/EQ1/EQ2
- LED: Effect On
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 100 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included)
- Suitable optional power supply unit: Art. #409939#
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 66 x 143 x 65 mm
- Weight: 620 g
- Made in UK
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional vintage amp modeling, remarkably accurate to original RevivalDrive
- • Compact size maintains full tonal character, pedalboard-friendly
- • Post-drive EQ offers precise tonal shaping and amp matching
- • Robust construction with high-quality components ensures longevity
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for a single overdrive pedal
- • Limited gain range; not ideal for high-gain metal or modern distortion
- • Power supply not included, adds to the overall cost
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Tube amp emulation (primarily mid-’60s British amp tones)
Controls
Gain, Highs, Output, More Pres, Lows, Blend, Post EQ Adj
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, 100mA, barrel connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono input, 6.3mm mono output, 5.5mm DC power input
Dimensions
66 x 143 x 65 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's remarkably close tonally, but the full-size has slightly more headroom and a few more subtle EQ tweaks. The Compact prioritizes the core, most popular sounds.
No, it's a complex control that subtly shifts the EQ and gain structure, adding more of the amp’s ‘presence’ – think more harmonic richness and responsiveness.
It sounds fantastic with both! It can push a clean amp into overdrive, or add extra grit and character to an already driven amp.
