The Fortin Amps Fourteen is a dual-channel overdrive pedal that packs Mike Fortin's best-known Tube Screamer modifications into one green stompbox. Each of its two identical, fully independent channels offers three circuit modes, HD, F9 and F808, drawn from the Fortin HexDrive and Fortin's modded takes on the OD-9/TS9 and OD808/TS808 circuits123. It was announced in May 2025 and ships from Fortin's own site, and it is built in the U.S.A.12.
The pedal is aimed squarely at high-gain players: Delicious Audio describes it as designed to give players a lot of control over the amp's tone and push it into higher gain territory3. Beyond the two drive channels, it carries a 1/4 inch side jack for remote switching synchronized with amplifier channel switching, so one stomp can change both the pedal's channel and the amp's12.
Two overdrive channels with three modes each
The core idea of the Fourteen is simple: two identical, fully independent channels in one box, each with its own Drive, Tone and Level controls and its own mode selector13. Set one channel to a clean boost for a solo and the other to a heavier drive for a rhythm sound, then jump between them with the CH 1/2 footswitch. Gearnews describes the result as combining the classic TS808, TS9 and more into one compact green stompbox2.
Delicious Audio frames the pedal as Mike Fortin taking his popular amp modifications and putting them into a dual-channel format, in essence packing his best custom tweaks into one pedal3. Each channel can be set to one of three overdrive flavors: HD (the HexDrive circuit), F9 (the Fortin-modded OD-9/TS9) and F808 (the Fortin-modded OD808/TS808)23.
The modes: F9, F808 and HexDrive
The three modes are where the Fourteen's character lives. Fortin's own descriptions of each, from the product page1:
| Mode | Based on | Character |
|---|---|---|
| HD | HexDrive | Transitions from clean boost to overdrive; DRIVE does not add dirt until about 10-11 o'clock; sweet midrange push at higher gain settings |
| F9 | Fortin-modded OD-9/TS9 | Alternative clipping circuit; fully clean boost at low DRIVE; enhanced midrange and articulate pick attack; LEVEL output twice the HD mode |
| F808 | Fortin-modded OD808/TS808 | Highest output and saturation of the three; two clipping stages; enhances upper midrange while preserving low end; LEVEL output three times the HD mode |
The HD mode is the most versatile starting point. Fortin says it delivers "the best of both worlds," staying clean as a boost until the DRIVE control reaches roughly the 10 to 11 o'clock position, then adding a sweet midrange push at higher gain1. Delicious Audio calls it "a clean boost that can turn into a nice overdrive," noting you can boost your amp without much dirt at lower settings3.
The F9 mode uses an alternative clipping circuit that enables a fully clean boost when DRIVE is set low, moving into tube-like clipping as DRIVE increases, with enhanced midrange and more articulate pick attack1. Gearnews describes it as offering a significant output boost that drives your amp naturally while preserving its character2.
The F808 is the hot one. Fortin says it surpasses the other two modes in output level and saturation, functioning as an amp booster or a pure distortion pedal, with two clipping stages that enhance the upper midrange while preserving low-end girth1. Delicious Audio calls it "the hottest mode, with the most output and saturation," designed to sound like a tube amp breaking up, with more compression and smooth blooming sustain3. Players comparing it against the alternatives should note it sits closer to a distortion pedal than a subtle boost.
The controls and footswitches
Each channel carries three knobs, and the pedal has two footswitches plus the side jack14:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drive | Adjusts the amount of overdrive2 |
| Tone | A regular tone/treble control, shaping the treble frequencies12 |
| Level | Increases the output level of the pedal1 |
| Mode selector | Chooses HD, F9 or F808 for that channel4 |
| Footswitch / jack | What it does |
|---|---|
| On | True bypass, relay-based soft footswitch; the pedal powers up in the same state it was powered off1 |
| CH 1/2 | Switches between Channel 1 (red) and Channel 2 (green)1 |
| Amp Channel Control Port | 1/4 inch side jack for remote switching synchronized with amplifier channel switching14 |
The footswitches are covered by two controls: the On switch is a true bypass, relay based soft footswitch, and the Fourteen powers up in the same state it was powered off, so it returns in whatever state, bypassed or engaged, you left it1. Gearnews described it as "a reliable relay-based soft footswitch"2.
From the HexDrive and the Fortin-modded Tube Screamers
The Fourteen's circuits have a documented lineage. Premier Guitar's announcement describes the pedal as "born from the legacy of the acclaimed HexDrive," the earlier Fortin pedal that the same announcement calls "the ultimate 'screamer-style' boost for higher-gain guitar tones"5. The HexDrive carries a 5.0 out of 5.0 rating based on 73 reviews on Fortin's own product page, as of October 20266.
Before the Fourteen, Fortin's Screamer work appeared in other forms. Mike Fortin of Fortin Amps also released a limited edition OD-9 Overdrive through the Maxon Custom Shop, a variant of the Maxon OD-97. The Fourteen itself draws on that lineage: Fortin describes it as combining the classic TS808, TS9, and more in one compact green stompbox2, and it builds on the HexDrive legacy with two additional, meticulously calibrated modes2.
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson reviewed the Fourteen in that context:
"The Fourteen is an intriguing evolution of Tube Screamer which features all of Mike Fortin's key Screamer Mods, and of c"4
He saw the HexDrive take as elevating the boost nature of that format's overall design, positioning the Fourteen as a dual-channel multi-Screamer specially honed for high-gain players4.
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Questions
Is the Fortin Fourteen true bypass?
Yes. Fortin describes it as using industry standard DPDT relay true bypass switching, with a relay-based soft footswitch for the on/off function. The pedal also powers up in the same state it was powered off in, so it returns to bypass or engaged exactly as you left it.
Can the Fortin Fourteen switch amp channels?
Yes. The pedal has a 1/4 inch side jack for remote switching that Fortin says is synchronized with amplifier channel switching. A dedicated CH 1/2 footswitch selects between the pedal's own Channel 1 (red) and Channel 2 (green), and the side jack ties that switching to your amp's channels.
Which Fortin Fourteen mode has the most output?
The F808 mode. Fortin says it surpasses the other two modes in output level and saturation, working as an amp booster or a pure distortion pedal, with a LEVEL output three times as much as the HD mode. The F9 mode sits in between, at twice the HD mode's output.
How much does the Fortin Fourteen cost?
Fortin lists the Fourteen at $249.99 USD on its own site (as of October 2026). Gearnews reported the same $249.99 MSRP at launch in May 2025, and a July 2025 review listed it at $271.00, £249.00 or 289.00 euros, so street pricing varies by retailer and region.
Where is the Fortin Fourteen made?
In the United States. Fortin's product page states the Fourteen is built in the U.S.A., and Gearnews notes that Fortin builds all their pedals in the USA. The same applies to the related HexDrive.
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