The Xotic BRC-v2 is a Xotic overdrive pedal, currently around $172. Close alternatives include the Xotic Bass RC Booster V2 and the Mission Engineering Momentum Bass Overdrive. It pairs well with the Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Xotic BRC-v2
Xotic · pedal
The Xotic Bass RC Booster V2 is the updated second version of the Xotic RC Booster adapted for bass guitar from Xotic Effects of Los Angeles, delivering a transparent, clean signal boost with subtle harmonic enhancement tailored for bass frequency response.
What stands out
“Xotic's updated Bass RC Booster, praised for transparent clean boost with bass-appropriate frequency response in premium compact format”
— from the community notes
“Build quality is excellent”
— from the community notes
“The Xotic Bass RC Booster V2 is the updated second version of the Xotic RC Booster adapted for bass guitar from Xotic Effects of Los Angeles, delivering a transparent, clean signal boost with subtle harmonic enhancement tailored for bass fr…”
— from the listing
“clean signal boost with subtle harmonic enhancement tailored for bass frequency response”
— from the listing
- bass
- frequency response
- transparent
- clean boost
- harmonic
- subtle
- subtle harmonic enhancement
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Xotic BRC-v2
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp
Laney
16% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
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 leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Friedman BE-Mini Head brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head leans this transparent tone toward low gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Xotic BRC-v2
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
18% matchInto a transparent tone, Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Comes later in the signal chain
Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII
Sola Sound
18% matchSola Sound Tone Bender MkII leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase
MXR
13% 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 MXR ZW90 Wylde Phase after Xotic BRC-v2 in the signal chain, clear of Xotic BRC-v2's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive
Vox
10% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay
Electro-Harmonix
6% 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 Malekko Electro-Harmonix Memory Toy Analog Delay after Xotic BRC-v2 in the signal chain, clear of Xotic BRC-v2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
6% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Eventide Modulated Delay after Xotic BRC-v2 in the signal chain, clear of Xotic BRC-v2'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
Into a transparent tone, Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings a pull toward fuzzy that's missing
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes after Xotic BRC-v2 — modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl
Cheaper alternatives
Similar character
Xotic Bass RC Booster V2
Xotic
81% similarityShared character: bass, boost, subtle
Mission Engineering Momentum Bass Overdrive
Mission Engineering
50% similarityShared character: bass
Ortega MagusPRO/B
Ortega
47% similarityShared character: bass
EarthQuaker Devices Scrolls V1
EarthQuaker Devices
41% similarityShared character: bass, boost, subtle
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Xotic BRC-v2?+
The closest matches in character are the Xotic Bass RC Booster V2, the Mission Engineering Momentum Bass Overdrive, the Ortega MagusPRO/B. Budget picks: Electro-Harmonix Nano Battalion, Ampeg Classic Analog Bass Preamp.
What pairs well with the Xotic BRC-v2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Laney RB3 Richter Bass Amp leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own.
How much does the Xotic BRC-v2 cost?+
Around $172 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).