The Stomp Under Foot Divided Drive is an overdrive and compressor pedal that puts three circuits in one box: two modified Screamer-style overdrives and a Ross-style compressor. Stomp Under Foot says it is inspired by Trey Anastasio's early '90s rig, recreating the tight, thick tone and endless sustain of stacking two Tube Screamers into a compressor1.
The circuits behind it
The overdrive side is based on the discontinued Serenity Overdrive, which Stomp Under Foot describes as a stripped-down Tube Screamer variant with a fuller, warmer voice and exceptional clarity. There are two of these modified overdrives in the pedal, so you can run them separately or stack them the way players traditionally stack two overdrive pedals1.
The compressor section is based on the original 1970s Ross Compressor and uses the same RCA CA3080E OTA chip found in those early units. Stomp Under Foot calls the CA3080E a long-discontinued chip prized for its smooth, musical compression1.
"Each section works independently or can be cascaded together, delivering everything from subtle grit to soaring sustain."
Power and bypass
The Divided Drive runs on a 9V adapter only and has no battery option, and it is true bypass, so the signal skips the circuitry when the pedal is off1.
There is no battery compartment: the pedal needs a 9V adapter supply, so plan a power slot for it on your board1.
Availability
Stomp Under Foot lists the Divided Drive as handmade in the U.S.A. and available exclusively at Tone Tailors, sold through the maker's product page1.
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Questions
Can the Divided Drive run on a battery?
No. Stomp Under Foot lists the Divided Drive as 9V adapter only, so it has no battery compartment. You will need a 9V DC power supply on your board to run it.
Is the Stomp Under Foot Divided Drive true bypass?
Yes. The maker lists the pedal as true bypass, so when it is switched off your guitar signal passes through the pedal without going through its circuitry.
Can you use the overdrive and compressor separately?
Yes. Stomp Under Foot says each section works independently or can be cascaded together, delivering everything from subtle grit to soaring sustain. That means you can run the compressor alone, the overdrives alone, or stack them in one pedal.
Where can you buy the Divided Drive?
Stomp Under Foot lists the Divided Drive as available exclusively at Tone Tailors, with purchase handled through the maker's own product page.
Is the Divided Drive made in the USA?
Yes. Stomp Under Foot describes the Divided Drive as handmade in the U.S.A., and the pedal uses NOS through-hole components.
Sources (1)
- DIVIDED DRIVE, Stomp Under Foot