Hermida Zendrive

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Into a dynamic tone, Two-Rock Vintage Deluxe 6L6 35W 1x12 Combo brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Two-Rock Bloomfield Drive 6V6 40W 1x12 Combo's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

Comes later in the signal chain

Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Deuce Stage II leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes after Hermida Zendrive in the chain

Comes later in the signal chain

Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head brings a pull toward compressed that's missing

Comes later in the signal chain

Friedman PT-20 leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Orange Little Bass Thing leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

gain stackingStacks two gain stages for more saturation than either produces alone. (mid-forward → fuzzy)

Fjord Fuzz Berserk's own aggressive character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes later in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Ashdown Studio Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Comes earlier in the signal chain

shapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain. (dynamic → compressed)

Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster's own germanium character is the real reason this is worth trying

Comes earlier in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator after Hermida Zendrive in the signal chain, clear of Hermida Zendrive's own gain stage

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Run Caroline Guitar Company Kilobyte after Hermida Zendrive in the signal chain, clear of Hermida Zendrive's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

sits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.

Keep Hermida Zendrive's harmonically rich voice out front: Dunlop - MXR Carbon Copy Deluxe Analog Delay goes after Hermida Zendrive in the signal chain so its analog warmth voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Comes later in the signal chain

Comes earlier in the signal chain

Pigtronix Philosopher's Rock leans this dynamic tone toward compressed, which it doesn't make on its own

Comes later in the signal chain

Into a dynamic tone, MXR Badass Variac brings a pull toward compressed that's missing