Xotic Effects RC Booster and AC Booster

Xotic effects pedals are rather special!  I first discovered them when I was surfing the web and came upon the Prosound Communications web site.  I kept going back to this web site time and again to watch the Reality Web videos of pro guitarists putting the Xotic effects through their paces.  This was my first introduction to Scott Henderson and Allen Hinds, who are now two of my favourite players.  At that time, Xotic effects were not easy to find in the UK, but I discovered that Jam Guitars in Clifton, Bristol, were stockists. Sadly the specialist shop in Alma Vale Road is no longer open, although the compoany still trades online.  It was from Jam Guitars that I bought the RC Booster and AC Booster.

The RC Booster is a clean boost pedal offering 20db+ of clean boost, with controls for Volume, Gain, Treble and Middle.  For me, the two-band active EQ allows for more tone shaping than a simple Tone knob.  The AC Booster has the same controls and can be used as a booster or overdrive pedal.

I like to set the RC Booster to give my sound a bit of a push for clean lead passages, and use the AC Booster on a mild overdrive setting for more of a vintage flavour.  These pedals are solidly built, using high quality components.  I also have an EP Booster, which I might write about on another occasion.

Xotic effects are now available from more shops in the UK, and the line has expanded to include several other pedals, including the new small enclosure models.

There are lots of Artist testimonials on the website, and I would add my own voice to these: Xotic effects are great pedals and a worthy edition to any pedalboard or pedal rack!