Tech 21 Double Drive 3X

SKU: # 241405   |   Model: # DOUBLE DRIVE 3X   |    Product Reviews1 Reviews  Write a Review

Double Drive 3X
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This unique pedal design captures the lush, muscular power amp
distortions of both Class A and Class A/B tube amps. The tones can be used individually or you can feed one into the other for massive cascading distortion and limitless tonal variation. The 100% analog Double Drive 3X is a 3-channel, fully programmable version of its single channel predecessor and features active 3-band EQ. The expanded tone section gives you even greater flexibility to create incredible and original tones. You can store three custom sounds, even on the fly, by simply tweaking the knobs and double-tapping on a footswitch. How easy is that? And, with both Drives at minimum, you can program a clean boost up to 10dB for blazing solos.

Other features include:
LEVEL is capable of extremely high output, up to 10dB (even in clean setting). Useful as a "pre-boost" for additional gain out of your amp without altering any tonal characteristics.

1/4" INPUT is 1megOhm high impedance input, same as traditional tube amps.

1/4" OUTPUT is 1kOhm low impedance output.

Can drive long cables without loss of signal integrity, even in bypass.

LED is highly efficient and low power consuming. It will fade as the battery runs low (6.5V), although the Double Drive will continue to operate.

Utilizes standard 9V alkaline battery (not included) or optional power supply: Tech 21 Model #DC2.

Power Consumption: approx. 5mA.

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Tone is Solid - Great Programmability

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I picked up this pedal about a month ago when it was on sale. I had originally grabbed a used Double Drive and was happy with the tone options. For not much more, I could get 3 programmable channels. I was planning on getting 2 overdrive pedals anyway. The tonal options on this are pretty solid. It's no high-end boutique overdrive, but I'm happy with the settings. It lets you mix between a British-style overdrive like a Vox to a more American-style like a Marshall. You can definitely hear the differences. You can also use it as a boost which is nice. I only use small amounts for rhythm stuff on two channels depending if I want more of a clean or thicker sound and have one channel with a boost/overdriven for simple lead stuff. The EQs on it are really, really flexible - some may say complicated. I liked being able to really dial things in and they can have a HUGE cut or boost because they are active. Overall, really flexible pedal that I'm happy to have.
Posted by Justin R. on Jan 18, 2011
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