A legendary amp on your pedalboard
The Warm Audio Warmdrive is a faithful reproduction of the most sought-after "amp-in-a-box" pedal of all time, delivering the tones of a truly unattainable overdrive amplifier. Guitar heroes and modern virtuosos like SRV, Eric Clapton, Robben Ford, John Mayer, Santana, and Cory Wong are known to have used either the original amplifier or the pedal inspired by it. With such a list of artists, it's no wonder that the original vintage pedals have become the talk of the town among the most demanding and discerning tone chasers. True to its heritage, the Warmdrive delivers all the sounds of the original pedal and the amplifier that inspired it.
True to heritage, true to tone
Whether pushing clean tones to the point of breakup, thickening rhythm parts, or saturating solos, the Warmdrive can transform your amp from a polished, clean pedal platform into a fuzzy monster. Although the Warmdrive offers plenty of dynamic gain, adding this pedal to your rig does not dramatically alter or diminish your tone. Just like the original, the Warmdrive features a unique Voice/Tone control that allows you to transition from a smooth, silky sound reminiscent of a special overdrive amp at its peak, to a distortion rich in sustain. It’s like having the best of both worlds, from clean to mean.
Settings and pedal controls
The combination of Voice/Tone controls on the pedal offers artists additional versatility compared to a classic overdrive pedal, allowing the musician to modify the frequency before (Voice control) and after (Tone control) the clipping stages. By playing with the knobs, you can create dynamic sounds that make it feel like two guitar signals are playing at the same time. Warmdrive also goes beyond light overdrive, reaching a cascaded saturated gain sound that makes it easy to get lost in a solo jam. Combine these controls with the essential Volume and Gain knobs, and the Warmdrive is a venerable addition to any stage or studio rig.
Faithful reproduction of a legendary "Amp-In-A-Box" overdrive pedal
Premium components: 2N7000 MOSFETs, NE5532 op-amp, carbon resistors, and 1N34A germanium / BAT41 Schottky diodes
True Bypass
Volume, Tone, Gain, and Voice controls
Authentic metal housing with carefully tapered knobs
1/4" Input (Inst) and Output (Amp) jacks
Powered by 9V battery or standard 9V DC pedal adapter
Power consumption: 25 mA
Length: 4.75 inches
Width: 2.5 inches
Height: 2.25 inches
Weight: 0.75 lbs