Xotic Results’ AC Booster-V2 presents all of the signature sounds of the corporate’s common authentic whereas bringing improved contact sensitivity, acquire, and overtones.

Utilizing Basic Mode, the pedal presents the unique AC Booster’s signature sound; Achieve controls grit, Quantity tweaks output degree, Bass secures low-end, Treble manages highs. Soar to Fashionable Mode and also you’ll hear enhanced acquire and articulation; dip switches modify Compression, Basic/Fashionable mode, Low Mid Enhance, and Excessive Mid Enhance (each of which produce as much as 6db).

Enjoying a Les Paul Commonplace and an American Commonplace Strat by means of a Mesa Boogie Badlander 25 set clear, we began with the ACV2 controls at midday and had been greeted with a powerful bump in total thickness. With Compression, Fashionable Mode, and Hello Mid Enhance dip switches engaged, the sound recalled rock-era Gary Moore tones. Enhance mode provided cranked rock lead tones, whereas diming Achieve and Treble overcame a bass-heavy stage combine. Even when maxed, the ACV2 retained musicality.

Good for the minimalist, the ACV2 is a strong, no-frills asset to any rig that may additionally chill properly for the graceful stuff. As soon as dialed-in, customers can uncover a variety of sparking versatility. – Oscar Jordan

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