The Guptech Slime Mid-Boost is a Guptech boost pedal. Close alternatives include the Suhr Koko Boost and the Fortin Amplification Grind. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Soldano Astro-20 Head.
Guptech Slime Mid-Boost
Guptech · pedal
The Guptech Slime Mid-Boost is a single-band parametric EQ pedal from Guptech, a Quebec-based boutique pedal manufacturer, designed specifically to boost and sculpt midrange frequencies. Built for players wanting a focused midrange push to cut through a mix, add lead-boost character, or shape their tone's core frequency presence, it offers precise parametric control over a single targeted frequency band.
What stands out
“Built for players wanting a focused midrange push to cut through a mix, add lead-boost character, or shape their tone's core frequency presence, it offers precise parametric control over a single targeted frequency band”
— from the listing
“Parametric single-band design allows precise targeting of a specific midrange frequency, more flexible than a fixed-frequency mid-boost”
— from the reviews
“The Guptech Slime Mid-Boost is a single-band parametric EQ pedal from Guptech, a Quebec-based boutique pedal manufacturer, designed specifically to boost and sculpt midrange frequencies”
— from the listing
“Valued for offering precise, parametric control over midrange frequencies specifically, a common need for players wanting their tone to cut through a dense mix or add lead-boost character”
— from the community notes
“Primary use case is players wanting a targeted midrange push for solos, rhythm cut-through, or general tonal sculpting”
— from the community notes
- frequency
- midrange
- lead
- cut through
- boost
- mid boost
- mix
- presence
Amps that pair well with the Guptech Slime Mid-Boost
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes later in the signal chain
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → high gain)
Soldano Astro-20 Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Comes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tourmaster Combo 4212 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the Guptech Slime Mid-Boost
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Put Greer Black Mountain in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Comes later in the signal chain
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
20% matchgain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)
Fjord Fuzz Berserk stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Comes later in the signal chain
Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second
Heavy Metal Fx
12% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Heavy Metal FX HMFX Phase Riot Factory Second after Guptech Slime Mid-Boost in the signal chain, clear of Guptech Slime Mid-Boost's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Guptech Slime Mid-Boost's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte
Caroline Guitar Company
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte after Guptech Slime Mid-Boost in the signal chain, clear of Guptech Slime Mid-Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay
Dunlop
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay after Guptech Slime Mid-Boost in the signal chain, clear of Guptech Slime Mid-Boost's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Suhr Koko Boost
Suhr
69% similarityShared character: mix, simple, boost
Fortin Amplification Grind
Fortin Amplification
63% similarityShared character: presence, mix, boost
Ibanez Tube Screamer
Ibanez
63% similarityShared character: presence, mix, boost
Walrus Audio Emissary
Walrus Audio
60% similarityShared character: mix, boost
Joyo Tauren
Joyo
59% similarityShared character: presence, boost, lead
Dunlop WHE207 Way Huge Green Rhino Overdrive
Dunlop
57% similarityShared character: presence, boost, lead
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
55% similarityShared character: boost, lead
Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
Ibanez
54% similarityShared character: mix, simple, boost
Origin Effects M-EQ Driver
Origin Effects
54% similarityShared character: boost
Analog Man King of Tone
Analog Man
52% similarityShared character: mix, boost, lead
Catalinbread VariOboost
Catalinbread
52% similarityShared character: mix, simple, boost
Walrus Audio Voyager Mk II
Walrus Audio
52% similarityShared character: simple, boost
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Guptech Slime Mid-Boost?+
The closest matches in character are the Suhr Koko Boost, the Fortin Amplification Grind, the Ibanez Tube Screamer.
What pairs well with the Guptech Slime Mid-Boost?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Soldano Astro-20 Head, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here.
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