The Broughton Audio Azure Drive 10th is a bass overdrive pedal inspired by the original Blueberry Bass Overdrive from the early 2000s. The 10th Anniversary edition takes that same circuit and adds a clean parallel channel, so you can mix your original clean tone back in under the drive. Broughton Audio describes the sound as clean, clear lows, biting mids and singing highs, and says the Azure Drive has been a favorite of bass players.1
As of 26 October 2026 the pedal carries a list price of US$190.00 on the maker's site.1
Controls
The Azure Drive 10th keeps its control layout simple: one gain control, one tone control and two volume knobs1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | Changes the range of the gain available, as well as the tonality of the drive. At a low setting the drive is subtle and warm; at a high setting it is bright and aggressive. |
| Tone | A boost/cut of the treble frequencies. |
| Clean and drive volume knobs | Independently control their respective volume levels. The signals are phase coherent. |
The two volume knobs are the heart of the clean blend idea: because the clean and drive signals are phase coherent, you can set them independently and blend them without fighting phase cancellation between the two paths.1
Power and bypass
The pedal requires a 9V DC power supply, which is not included. The DC supply should be a standard Boss style connector with center negative polarity, and the current draw is 4 mA.1
No power adapter comes with the pedal, so plan to use your own 9V DC center negative supply.
The Azure Drive has a true bypass switch, so the drive circuit is fully out of the signal path when the pedal is off.1
Size and warranty
Broughton Audio lists the enclosure at 4.77" long by 2.6" wide, a standard compact footprint for a pedalboard. Products are covered for one year to the original owner.1
Where it sits in the Broughton range
The Azure Drive 10th is the clean-blend version of the circuit behind the original Blueberry Bass Overdrive. Broughton Audio also builds other drive and dirt pedals for bass and guitar, including the Broughton Audio Calamity, the Broughton Audio Helion, the Broughton Audio Sunder Fuzz 10th and the Broughton Audio Bass Box. For other dirt options, see Overdrive Pedals, Distortion Pedals and Fuzz Pedals, or the wider Bass Pedals range1.
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Questions
Is the Broughton Audio Azure Drive 10th true bypass?
Yes. Broughton Audio states that the Azure Drive has a true bypass switch, so when the pedal is off your signal passes through without the drive circuit in the path.
What power supply does the Azure Drive 10th need?
The pedal requires a 9V DC power supply with a standard Boss style connector and center negative polarity. Broughton Audio lists the current draw as 4 mA, which is light enough for nearly any pedalboard supply.
Does the Azure Drive 10th come with a power adapter?
No. Broughton Audio notes that the pedal requires a 9V DC power supply and that the supply is not included, so you will need to provide your own.
What is different about the 10th Anniversary edition?
The 10th Anniversary edition takes the same circuit as the Azure Drive and adds a clean parallel channel, so you can mix in your original clean tone alongside the drive.
How big is the Azure Drive 10th?
Broughton Audio lists the dimensions as 4.77 inches long by 2.6 inches wide, a compact enclosure that fits standard pedalboard spacing.
What is the warranty on the Azure Drive 10th?
Broughton Audio products are covered for one year to the original owner.
Sources (1)
- Azure Drive 10th, Broughton Audio
