[Carefully Selected] 5 Recommended Booster Effects! Also Explaining Their Uses and Roles for Guitarists

What do famous top musicians have in common? They all use the famous Echoplex. Originally, Echoplex is a device for obtaining delay effects, but it is well known that it was used as a preamplifier for the purpose of making the sound thicker just by passing it through, but it has been avoided due to its size and maintenance issues. Xotic's EP-Booster was created to easily obtain this warm and firm preamp sound. It uses top quality parts and is designed to be durable enough to meet the needs of professional players. It is an even smaller version of the conventional compact effector, and is compatible with the slimming equipment situation in recent years. The EQ characteristics can also be changed using the internal dip switch. The simple one-knob design is a commitment to sound that can be used immediately after connection. It can be used with an internal 9 volt battery as well as external power sources from 9 volts to 18 volts, so it has ample headroom to support any instrument. Please enjoy the magic of the past.

The EP-Booster is a discrete design using FETs and transistors without using ICs. The 20dB boost function is less susceptible to noise from the outside world due to its low impedance output, and prevents deterioration of sound quality due to cables, etc. The natural and spacious sound quality, with a natural compression feeling like that obtained when turning up the volume of an amplifier, brings out the goodness of the instrument without any harshness even at high volume. In addition, the built-in DIP switch allows you to select two types of boost frequency and high frequency mode.

Input impedance: 1M ohm
Output impedance: 2K ohms
Maximum current consumption: 5mA
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(Depends on usage)
Alkaline battery: Approx. 40 hours
External dimensions: W38mm 92Dmm H40mm
(Excluding external parts)
Mass: 300g
option:
Power supply: 9VDC to 18VDC
(Regulated recommended)
5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel type
Center negative (-)

The RC Booster V2 has been renewed based on the popular Scott Henderson model. In addition to a +20dB clean boost that is faithful to the original sound and a 15-band EQ of ±2dB, two gain settings can be switched with a foot switch. It can also be used as a buffer with a flatter response and richer harmonics. It provides the player with the optimal playing environment, such as a complex system, sound quality correction of a pedal board, or an interface for pickups with different outputs.

・Gain1, Volume, Treble, Bass, Gain2
Input impedance: 500K ohms
Output impedance: 10K ohms
・External dimensions: W110mmxD60mmxH50mm
Weight: 270g (excluding battery)
9VDC – 18VDC regulated (external power supply optional)
・Color: Chrome

The Budi-G is a boost pedal that can adjust the Gritty Gain (slight distortion) as a successor to the legacy model Budi. Unlike distortion with a strong sense of compression, the distortion is not felt at first listen, but when pushing a vacuum tube amp or stacking it with other drive pedals, this slight distortion creates a very natural boost sound. It also has a high headroom, making it ideal for pushing amps or drive pedals that are already distorted to a certain extent. In addition, it is equipped with a 2-band EQ (bass & treble) and SAT (saturation) trimmer, so you can adjust the tone widely to suit your equipment. Please try the natural booster Budi-G, which is easy to add dynamics to the sound and can be used with any equipment due to the presence of Gritty Gain.

[Specifications]
Transistor: 3 FET (Field Effect Transistor)
Controls: BOOST, BASS, GAIN, TREBLE, SAT(Saturation) Trimmer
Switch: ON/OFF
Terminal: Input/Output
Power: 006P(9V Battery) or 9V regulated AC/DC adapter (Center Negative Tip)
Size: 70mm(W)x113mm(D)x50mm(H)
Weight: 396g

The first Koko Boost pedal was released in May 2009. The unique design of the Koko Boost combines both clean and mid boost aspects, allowing you to maximize the potential of your amp and overdrive/distortion pedal. It goes without saying that guitarists were limited in what they could do before the Koko Boost was released. We spent countless hours designing the Koko Boost, testing and modifying it to make it smaller while still retaining its versatile features. The multi-function feature makes it easy to switch between the two boost modes. We improved the original Koko Boost's 5-way switch to provide +2dB distortion for more sustain. The Koko Boost is the embodiment of your ideals, allowing you to maximize the potential of your amp and overdrive/distortion pedal.

A buffer pedal with a built-in clean booster of up to +30dB. It converts the signal into a low impedance that is resistant to noise. It has an output mute function that can be used by pressing and holding the foot switch. It has one In/Out and Tuner Out, and is a pedal that can be used as a junction box.

■Effector for guitar
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■Power supply: DC9V adapter (sold separately)
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■It serves as the perfect I/O interface for your pedal board and is designed to deliver the highest level of guitar signal.
■The deterioration of sound quality caused by running guitar cables is an eternal issue for guitarists who want a high-end sound. Using the Empress Effects buffer prevents signal loss and eliminates tone changes caused by cables. The perfect design unique to Empress Effects, which has a high-quality design comparable to professional audio in all its pedals, is attractive.
■It is also equipped with a number of powerful tools, including a noise filter, input PAD, clean boost that can be turned on/off with a foot switch, input load adjustment, and tuner mute function.
■It can also be used as a splitter to split the input signal into multiple outputs. The input signal is normally sent to the loop out and tuner out.