Origin Effects launches DCX Boost and DCX Bass pedals
April 25, 2023 · 3 sources
Origin Effects announced the DCX Boost and DCX Bass on April 25, 2023, a pair of drive and tone shaper pedals inspired by the UA 610 recording preamp12. The DCX Boost is voiced for electric guitar and the DCX Bass for bass1.
Both pedals carry Level and Drive dials plus Low Frequency and High Frequency controls, each calibrated for guitar or bass1. A mini-toggle switches between EQ and OD modes, and a second Voice toggle sets the treble roll-off to Dark, Flat or Medium12. In EQ mode, Origin's Adaptive Circuitry keeps the top end flat with clean tones and rolls off treble as drive increases; in OD mode the roll-off is always active1. Guitar World describes the DCX Bass as having the same controls and range of effects, voiced to respond to low-end frequencies2.
Origin Effects describes the gain range in its own words:
"ranging from clean boosts and subtle colouration, through to edge-of-breakup and low gain drives, all the way to almost fuzz-like tones, reminiscent of a retro recording console with the input gain cranked."
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Power | 9V DC, 90mA draw1 |
| Bypass | Buffered12 |
| Input impedance | Ultra-high1 |
| Jacks | Top-mounted1 |
| Built | Designed and built in England12 |
The pedals are available now. MusicRadar and Guitar World give the US price as $31912. Gearnews first listed a US MSRP of $349, then corrected it to $319 after a reader noted the discrepancy3.
Sources (3)
- Origin Effects puts the holy grail tone mojo of a UA 610 console preamp into a pair of drive/tone shaper pedals for guitar and bass | MusicRadar, musicradar.com
- Origin Effects debuts the DCX Boost and Bass, packing the preamp heft of a classic UA console into all-analog compact pedals | Guitar World, guitarworld.com
- Origin Effects DCX Boost and DCX Bass, gearnews.com