Hermida Audio

Also known as: Hermida, Hermida Audio Technology

Hermida Audio Technology is a boutique guitar effects pedal company founded by Alfonso Hermida, a former NASA aerospace engineer with two master's degrees in mechanical engineering who began designing pedals commercially in 2003. Based in Florida, the company built its reputation on the Zendrive, introduced in 2004, which became one of the earliest and most influential "Dumble in a box" style o...

17 Products · Used by 33 Artists

Hermida Audio Zendrive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$244.76 - $292.00

3 available stores

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26 artists using

Hermida Audio Dover Drive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$185.00 - $252.00

2 available stores

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Hermida Audio Zendrive2 Overdrive Effects Pedals

$900.00

1 available store

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3 artists using

Hermida Audio Mosferatu Distortion Effects Pedals

$385.80

1 available store

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1 artist using

Hermida Reverb 2 Reverb Effects Pedals

$149.00

1 available store

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1 artist using

Hermida Audio Tiki Drive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$135.00

1 available store

1 artist using

Hermida Audio EPH-3 Tape Echo Simulator Delay Effects Pedals

$99.99

1 available store

1 artist using

Hermida Audio Rotary Reverb Reverb Effects Pedals

$109.37

1 available store

Hermida Audio Nu-Valve Tube Overdrive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$999.00

1 available store

Hermida Reverb 3 Reverb Effects Pedals

$99.00

1 available store

Hermida Audio Unimos Univibe & Rotary Effects Pedals

Hermida Audio Multi Tap 2 Delay Effects Pedals

$85.00

1 available store

Hermida Audio Zendrive Sig Overdrive Effects Pedals

Hermida Audio Distortion Distortion Effects Pedals

$560.00

1 available store

Hermida Audio Special Edition Zendrive Overdrive Effects Pedals

$999.00

1 available store

Hermida Audio Rotary Reverb with Scanner Mod Reverb Effects Pedals

Hermida Audio Dual Boost Boost Effects Pedals

$550.00

1 available store

The catalog includes the Zendrive, Zendrive 2 Tube, Mosferatu, Nu-Valve (a tube overdrive using Nuvistor tubes), Dover Drive, Reverb, and Dual Boost, alongside speaker cabinet designs in 1x12, 2x10, and 2x12 formats. Hermida Audio entered a partnership with Sean Michael's Lovepedal, which took over manufacturing and distribution of Zendrive and other Hermida-branded pedals, allowing Alfonso Hermida to focus on designing new circuits.

The brand maintains a no-endorsement philosophy, though the Zendrive has been associated with players chasing Robben Ford-style smooth overdrive tones — Ford's playing on a recording of "Golden Slumbers" was a direct inspiration for the original circuit.

Hermida Audio has 17 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Overdrive Effects Pedals, Reverb Effects Pedals, and Delay Effects Pedals. Their gear is featured by 33 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Blues, and Folk, World, & Country. Notable users include Eric Johnson, Elliot Easton, and Jorma Kaukonen. Most Hermida Audio products sit firmly in the high-end, boutique range.