With the two pedals catering individually to guitar and bass players, these new offerings add vintage, analog color to a signal, as well as precise control of level and EQ.
Origin Effects announce the DCX BOOST and DCX BASS, a pair of tone shaper & drive pedals inspired by the iconic UA 610 recording preamp. With the two pedals catering individually to guitar and bass players, these new offerings add vintage, analog color to a signal, as well as precise control of level and EQ. From subtle boosts and tone-tweaking to fuzz-like “cranked console” saturation, these pedals enhance anything that passes through the circuit, just like you’d expect from a great retro recording preamp.
Great care has been taken to ensure a fully flat frequency response when desired, with EQ controls specially designed for guitar and bass. These allow generous boosting of bass and treble without sacrificing low-end clarity or overemphasizing upper harmonics. EQ and ODmodes select between cleaner and dirtier sounds, while the Voice switch features Origin’sAdaptive Circuitry, previously seen on their Halcyon Green Overdrive and M-EQ Driver. This switch gives extra control over the high end and adapts the voicing of the pedal in response to playing dynamics and volume knob changes.
DCX BOOST & BASS Tone Shaper & Drive - Product Trailer
With all-analog, studio-derived circuitry and a sophisticated balance of precision and character, these pedals can craft the perfect clean boost, mimic classic “direct to console” tones or serve up saturated vintage overdrive. The Origin Effects DCX BOOST and DCX BASS are available now from Origin Effects dealers worldwide.
For more information, please visit origineffects.com.
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Shubb C8b Partial Capo for Drop-D Tuning - Brass
The C8 covers five of the six strings, leaving either the low E or high E string open, depending on how it's positioned.
- Standard setup: Placed on the 2nd fret while leaving the low E string open, it simulates Drop D-style sounds—except you're still in standard tuning (key of E). You get that big, droning bass feel without retuning.
- Reverse setup: Flipping the capo allows the high E string to ring, giving you shimmering drones and new melodic options across familiar chord shapes.
- A flexible tool that lets you simulate alternate tunings and create rich sonic textures—all while keeping your guitar in standard tuning.
Shubb C7b Partial Capo for DADGAD Tuning - Brass
The C7 covers three of the six strings—either D, G, and B or A, D, and G—depending on how it's flipped.
- Typical setup (D, G, B): Creates an open A chord shape at the 2nd fret without needing your fingers. This frees you up for new voicings and droning notes in the key of A.
- Reversed setup (A, D, G): Gets you close to a DADGAD-style tuning vibe, but still keeps you in standard tuning—great for modal, spacious textures often found in folk or cinematic guitar parts.
Use it alone or stack it with the C8 for wild, layered effects and truly out-of-the-box inspiration.
