Xotic Soul Driven Clear and smooth fusion drive [Sound demo / review]

This drive pedal, which became hugely popular as soon as it was released as a signature model by jazz/fusion guitar virtuoso Allen Hinds, is now available as a regular model.

Xotic Soul Driven

It is well known for its clear, responsive, amp-like sound, and its smooth drive sound is a must-have for blues and fusion guitarists.

Xotic Soul Driven｜Spec & Info.

Basic information about Xotic Soul Driven

Effector Name	Soul Driven
Brand	Xotic
Categories	Over drive
Specification.	Controls: Gain, Tone, Volume, Mid Boost Size: Approx. 11 x 5 x 6(cm) Weight: 270g Power supply: 9V square battery or 9VDC adapter (center negative)

The pedal retains the sound of the signature pedal designed for Allen Hinds, a virtuoso jazz/fusion guitarist active in Los Angeles, but with a chrome exterior, blue knobs and silk, it has become a long-awaited regular model alongside the company's EP-Booster and RC-Booster.

Based on the concept of being able to obtain the natural distortion that can be obtained from an amp regardless of the equipment, it was designed with an emphasis on amp-like elements such as response and dynamics.

The simple design removes all unnecessary elements and the carefully selected minimum number of components allows you to achieve a thick tone without wasting any of the instrument's potential.

Without compromising the original sound, the rich overtones and creamy, dynamic overdrive sound will be a powerful tool that will easily allow you to find the sweet spot with outstanding sound projection in any ensemble.

Xotic Soul Driven｜Sound Demo

The AH model is not readily available on the market these days, but the performance of the internal components is the same.

Xotic Soul Driven｜Reviews and reputation

I think this is an overdrive that has all the good points: a smooth, stress-free sustain, a silky, detailed drive that sensitively follows your picking, and it's neither too round nor too sharp.

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As everyone has said, it sounds good no matter where you put the knob. As the manual says, "Mid Boost" is a knob that adjusts the boost frequency, not the amount of boost. You can enjoy a comfortable mid boost feeling at any position, and I think it's a pedal that can be used with both single coils and humbuckers.

It's excellent as a booster with the Gain set to 0, but it becomes quite distorted when the Gain is turned up. It's not distortion, but rather a moderate compression feeling like an amp turned up to full, giving it a creamy, full sound quality (although it does produce quite a bit of noise).

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It's brilliant and has a strong bass range!
Soul Driven is brilliant yet boosts the low frequencies, producing a dense sound.
The vol. knob on the guitar responds well, allowing you to adjust the tone from a strong drive sound to a clean tone. (The clean sound has a firm feel.)
By adjusting the tone and mid boost, you can create a wide range of sounds, so you can set it to your ideal setting according to your taste. This is a perfect product for those who want the sound described in the title.

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