The Joyo JF-302 Wild Boost is a boost pedal from Joyo. Joyo describes it as "a hot boost with nice gain reserves," and positions it not as a clean volume lift but as a boost that adds grit. In the maker's own words, "this boost pedal borders on fuzz territory without being harsh. It simply makes your sound feel untamed and gritty."1
What it does
Most boost pedals raise your signal level to push an amp harder or make a solo cut through. The Wild Boost takes a different route: Joyo says it is "just the right pedal if you want your sound to be dirty and unrefined." Rather than staying clean at the top of its range, it leans into fuzz-adjacent dirt, which sets it apart from cleaner boosts in Joyo's range such as the Joyo Roll Boost and the Joyo Rated Boost.1
The tone shaping is active rather than passive, with ±12dB of cut or boost on both the low and high bands, so the EQ can add or remove frequencies rather than only trimming them.1
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of boost and drive2 |
| Low Frequency EQ | Active cut or boost of the low band2 |
| High Frequency EQ | Active cut or boost of the high band2 |
Joyo also publishes a sound demo of the pedal on its product page.1
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Questions
What does the Joyo Wild Boost do?
It is a boost pedal with gain reserves that Joyo says pushes toward dirty, gritty tones, bordering on fuzz territory without being harsh. It is aimed at players who want an untamed, unrefined sound rather than a clean volume lift.
What controls does the Joyo Wild Boost have?
It has three controls: a gain control, a low frequency EQ control, and a high frequency EQ control. The EQ is active, with up to 12dB of cut or boost on both the low and high bands.
