Complete “hot-rodded” valve amp-style signal path with dedicated class-A preamp, long-tailed pair phase inverter, and push-pull output stage.
Variable negative feedback to fine-tune breakup characteristics or boost presence.
Reactive overdrive design simulates interaction between amp and speaker for realistic feel and authentic sound.
Accurately recreates power supply sag for subtle, natural compression.
Full control of tone, dynamic response and distortion characteristics.
Interactive Blend control backs off the gain as you add dry signal, for the most natural sound.
Tour grade, all metal construction.
Powerful tone-shaping Post-Drive EQ.
High-impedance buffered bypass with silent switching.
Designed and assembled by hand in England.
Weight: 620 g (1.37 lb)
Dimensions: 143 x 66 x 65 mm (5.62 x 2.6 x 2.56 in.) L x W x H - Includes knobs and switches
Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
Current Draw: 100 mA
Power Supply: Requires 9V DC 2.1 mm centre-negative (not included)
Please note: the RD Compact Hot Rod is powered by a mains adaptor only (not included). We’ve dispensed with the usual 9V battery option, both to save space and to allow us to adopt a high-current approach, yielding lower noise levels and superior tone.
Origin Effects pedals are designed to deliver impeccable performance using a range of power supplies. They recommend you only use a regulated power supply specifically designed for guitar pedal applications as power supplies which do not have sufficient internal filtering can result in unwanted noise. (Voodoo Labs, Strymon, Cioks, etc.)
This product should only be operated at 9V. The design employs a voltage doubling circuit to achieve higher internal voltages for improved sonic performance.