Xotic Soul Driven
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Xotic
Soul Driven
Product Info
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The Soul Driven is a seriously tasty overdrive – it's not going to replace your full-blown distortion, but it’s fantastic for adding warmth, sustain, and a touch of grit to your amp. It’s a great choice for players seeking a responsive, dynamic boost or a subtle overdrive, especially those with clean or slightly driven amps looking to add some vintage character.
Product Description
- Xotic Soul Driven
- Effects pedal
- Boost/Overdrive
- Up to +6 dB at 125 Hz
- True Bypass
- Controls for gain
- tone
- volume and mid boost
- Internal bass boost dip switch
- Bypass footswitch
- Status LED
- Metal housing
- 6.3 mm Mono jack inputs/outputs
- Power supply via 9V battery or optional 9V DC power supply (not included) with 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm barrel connector and polarity (-) internal
- Current consumption 6 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 110 x 60 x 50 mm
- Weight: 270 g
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Delivers a thick, harmonically rich overdrive, akin to a vintage Marshall.
- • Metal enclosure feels exceptionally robust and well-built for the price.
- • Mid boost provides focused clarity, cutting through dense mixes.
- • True bypass preserves your signal integrity when disengaged.
CONS
- • Gain range is relatively limited; not a high-gain distortion pedal.
- • Size is compact, but might be a squeeze on smaller pedalboards.
- • Bass boost is subtle, not a radical low-end enhancement.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Boost
Controls
Gain, Tone, Volume, Mid Boost
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V Battery or 9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Inputs/Outputs (x2)
Dimensions
110 x 60 x 50 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Soul Driven is generally considered more transparent and less mid-focused than a Tube Screamer, offering a more direct and less colored overdrive.
It's a subtle adjustment, designed to add clarity and presence rather than a massive mid-range spike – it's more of a helpful nudge than a drastic alteration.
Absolutely. With the gain turned low, it functions as a clean boost, adding volume and a touch of warmth without significant coloration.
