Origin Effects DCXBASS Tone Shaper & Drive

Product Description

The Origin Effects DCX Bass Tone Shaper & Drive is a bass overdrive pedal inspired by the iconic UA 610 recording preamp. From a clean boost and subtle tonal enhancement to edge-of-breakup grit and almost fuzz-like saturation, it brings vintage studio character to a bass pedalboard.

EQ and OD modes offer two approaches to shaping your sound. In EQ mode, Adaptive Circuitry keeps the top end flat when playing clean, then progressively introduces treble roll-off as the signal overdrives. This responds to playing dynamics and instrument volume changes, helping clean and driven sounds transition naturally. In OD mode, the treble roll-off remains active regardless of signal level, with a three-position VOICE switch selecting the amount of roll-off.

The L.F. and H.F. controls shape bass and treble at frequencies chosen specifically for bass guitar. They are designed to preserve low-end clarity and avoid exaggerating harsh upper harmonics, whether you are balancing different basses, refining a clean tone or adding character to a DI sound. Choose the DCX Bass if you want one pedal to cover subtle enhancement and more assertive, console-style drive.

Designed and built in England, the DCX Bass features high-quality buffered bypass and a 1MΩ input impedance. It requires a regulated 9V DC, 2.1mm centre-negative power supply with sufficient capacity for its 90mA current draw. The power adaptor is not included, and battery operation is not supported.

Key Features

• Studio-inspired bass tone shaping and drive based on the character of the UA 610 preamp
• EQ and OD modes covering clean boost, subtle overdrive and almost fuzz-like saturation
• Adaptive Circuitry in EQ mode responds to playing dynamics and instrument volume
• Three-position VOICE switch fine-tunes treble roll-off
• Bass-specific L.F. and H.F. controls balance low-end clarity and treble response
• Ultra-high input impedance of 1MΩ
• High-quality buffered bypass
• Premium components throughout
• Designed and built in England

Specifications

Brand: Origin Effects
Model: DCX Bass
Product Type: Bass Tone Shaper & Overdrive Pedal
Inspiration: UA 610 Recording Preamp
Operating Modes: EQ / OD
Tone Controls: L.F. / H.F.
VOICE Switch: Three Treble Roll-Off Settings
Bypass: Buffered
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Output Impedance: 1kΩ
Current Draw: 90mA
Power Supply: Regulated 9V DC
Power Connector: 2.1mm Centre-Negative
Battery Operation: Not Supported
Dimensions (L × W × H): 124 × 58 × 64mm, Including Knobs and Switches
Weight: 500g
Designed and Built: England