The MAGNIFICO is a dual boost pedal from the Italian maker Dophix: two independent boost circuits, Boost A and Boost B, in a single fully analog enclosure. Each boost has its own Level control and can be activated separately, and each has its own dedicated input and output jacks, so the two boosts can live in different places in a signal chain rather than only stacked together. Dophix describes the pedal as designed to deliver exceptional dynamics and tonal enhancement1.
The pedal is a signature design for the Brazilian blues-rock guitarist Artur Menezes, and Dophix previewed it as an exclusive at the NAMM Show 2026 in Los Angeles. At the time of the maker's page it was a pre-order item, with shipping stated as within one month1.
The MAGNIFICO was shown as an exclusive preview at NAMM Show 2026 and was offered as a pre-order with shipping in one month, so it is a new release rather than an established product on the used market1.
Two independent boosts in one pedal
The core idea is separation. Dophix states that the dedicated IN A / OUT A and IN B / OUT B jacks ensure complete signal separation, which means Boost A and Boost B are not two controls over one circuit but two distinct boost paths. A player can run one into a drive pedal as a clean level lift and the other into an amp's input, or place them on either side of a chain of effects, without the two signals meeting inside the pedal1.
Each side is switched on independently, and each carries only a Level control, for tailored volume and tone shaping. There are no tone or gain knobs: like most boost pedals, the MAGNIFICO's job is to push level, and the character comes from where it is placed in the chain1.
| Section | Control or jack | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| Boost A | Level | Sets the boost amount for the first circuit1 |
| Boost A | IN A / OUT A | Dedicated input and output for the first circuit1 |
| Boost B | Level | Sets the boost amount for the second circuit1 |
| Boost B | IN B / OUT B | Dedicated input and output for the second circuit1 |
How it is built and what it is made of
Dophix describes the MAGNIFICO as handmade with discrete, high-quality components for maximum clarity and musical warmth. The maker's description of its sound, in its own words1:
"carefully selected vintage-grade resistors and components create a warm, defined, and characterful sound"
The name is a nod to Lorenzo de' Medici, known as "Il Magnifico"1. The maker's page carried no published reviews at the time of writing, so there is no independent verdict on the pedal yet; what is on record about its sound comes from Dophix itself1.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Circuits | Two independent boosts (A and B)1 |
| Analog or digital | Fully analog1 |
| Bypass | True Bypass Switching1 |
| Power | 9 volts DC1 |
| Dimensions | 11 × 6 × 4 cm1 |
| Weight | 0.255 kg1 |
| List price | €300.00 EUR (as of 25 October 2026)1 |
Where it sits in Dophix's range
Dophix builds a small line of handmade Italian pedals. The MAGNIFICO's closest relative on this site is the Dophix Perseo, a single-channel boost; the MAGNIFICO doubles that formula into two independent channels. The maker also previewed a MAGNIFICO Artur Menezes Signature version at NAMM Show 20261.
Questions
Is the Dophix MAGNIFICO true bypass?
Yes. Dophix describes the MAGNIFICO as having True Bypass Switching, which the maker says preserves your tone when the effect is off. That means the pedal's circuit is removed from the signal path entirely when either boost is not engaged, so your guitar's signal passes through untouched until you switch a boost in.
Can you use the two boosts of the MAGNIFICO separately?
Yes. The MAGNIFICO carries two independent boost circuits, named Boost A and Boost B, and each can be activated separately. Each side has its own Level control, and each has its own dedicated IN and OUT jacks, so the two boosts can be placed in different parts of a pedalboard signal chain rather than only stacked in one spot.
What power supply does the Dophix MAGNIFICO need?
Dophix specifies a 9 volt DC power supply for the MAGNIFICO. The maker's page does not list a current draw or a battery option, so a standard 9V DC center-negative supply is the specification to work from, and the pedal's power requirement should be checked against the maker's documentation before sharing a supply with other pedals.
Is the Dophix MAGNIFICO analog or digital?
The MAGNIFICO is fully analog. Dophix describes it as a fully analog, dual independent boost pedal designed to deliver exceptional dynamics and tonal enhancement, with no digital processing in the signal path.
Sources (1)
- MAGNIFICO dual boost, Dophix (www.dophix.com)
