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Description
Introducing the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive, a masterpiece of musical engineering that brings the essence of real amp overdrive to your fingertips. This pedal is not just an effect, it's an experience, meticulously recreating the full-bodied valve amp-style signal path in analog electronics. It captures the authentic essence of both British and American amp tones, from pristine clean tones to heart-thumping overdriven crunch.
The RevivalDRIVE is versatile, boasting both valve and silicon rectifier channels. It also includes a built-in mid boost, allowing you to sculpt your sound to perfection. But what sets this pedal apart is its unique set of controls that tailor its output to match the amp you're using. It's not just a pedal, but a personal sound engineer that adapts to your rig. With the RevivalDRIVE, you might just find the last overdrive pedal you'll ever need.
Key Features:
- Analog recreation of valve amp-style signal path
- Delivers a wide range of British and American amp tones
- Valve and silicon rectifier channels for versatile sound shaping
- Built-in mid boost for extra tonal control
- Unique controls that adapt output to match your specific amp.
Product specs
| Brand | Origin Effects |
| Model | RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive |
| Finish | Silver/Orange |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Categories | Overdrive and Boost Pedals, Preamps |
FAQs
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What makes the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive unique compared to other overdrive pedals?
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The RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive emulates the response and tonal characteristics of vintage tube amps, offering a unique "ghosting" effect that simulates the interaction between amp stages, providing a dynamic and authentic overdrive experience.
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Does the RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?
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Yes, the RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive is designed to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, allowing guitarists to achieve rich, full-bodied tones regardless of their guitar's pickup configuration.
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Can the RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive be used as a preamp in a pedalboard setup?
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Absolutely, the RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive can function effectively as a preamp, providing a versatile foundation for shaping your guitar's tone before it reaches other effects or the amplifier.
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What power supply does the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE require?
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The RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative polarity, commonly used for most guitar pedals.
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Is the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive is well-suited for live performances, offering reliable construction and dynamic tonal capabilities that can adapt to various musical styles and venues.
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Pete Thorn
ORIGIN EFFECTS REVIVAL DRIVE... DRIVE THAT WORKS WITH ANY AMP!
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PROS
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Directly replaces tube amps with versatile sound options
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Exceptional with fuzz pedals and effects
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Premier "Marshall in a box" sound quality
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Excellent performance in front of an amp, in FX loop, and with modeling rigs
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Incredible tactile response and playability
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Military-grade construction and durability
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Offers a wide range of tones, from classic amps to unique sounds
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External footswitch adds significant functionality
CONS
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Expensive investment compared to standard overdrive pedals
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Achieving inspiring clean tones requires careful adjustment
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Ghosting Overdrive.
Features and functionality
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The RevivalDRIVE's ability to mimic British and US overdrive sounds, along with ghost notes and transformer-based transients, offers unique tonal flexibility.
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The pedal's ability to blend ghost notes and adjust transient properties is highlighted as a significant innovation not commonly found in other overdrives.
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Comparisons
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Some users feel the RevivalDRIVE can sound non-organic compared to analog pedals like the Jackson Audio Golden Boy, which is described as more dynamic and open.
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User experience
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One owner claimed it was the best overdrive released in the last 20 years due to its detailed tonal shaping capabilities.
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Artist usage
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On Origin's website, Tony Iommi is quoted as saying:
“I really like my RevivalDRIVE pedal. It's got exactly what I was looking for and it’s the closest sound I’ve found to the one I used on the first Sabbath albums."
"I tried the Cali76 and RevivalDRIVE in the studio and l loved them. They make my tone thicker and more elegant. They'll be added to my pedalboard."
Peter frampton posted a photo of the Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE to his Instagram profile saying, "Game changing box for me."
Chris posted this photo of the RevivalDRIVE on his Instagram profile. He wrote: "Sunny afternoon ???? + @origineffects #RevivalDrive ???? If this thing’s even 10% as good as the #Cali76, we’re onto a winner ????????Let’s find out! "
Rhett Shull released a video back in 2018 showing his pedalboard and how he uses the RevivalDRIVE as an amp replacement.
Joey Landreth talks about using the RevivalDRIVE as an amp replacement on occasion, describing the pedal as amp like and using it like an amplifier at the end of his signal chain.
At 6:54 - "And if I'm not using that [King Tone Duellist], I'll use the Revival DRIVE... And I don't have it nearly as distorted or overdriven as most people would use it. I've been going for more of a tweed... Amp-y kind of thing."
In this Rig Rundown article by Premier Guitar there is a photo (https://www.premierguitar.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=32176706&width=1182&quality=80 ) of a few pedals just under the Helix Racks.
The Origin Effects Revivaldrive can be seen in this video where Josh Smith discusses his new pedalboard
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