The Xotic RC Booster V2 is a Xotic boost pedal, currently around $172. Close alternatives include the Xotic RCBV2 and the Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.
Xotic RC Booster V2
Xotic · pedal
The Xotic RC Booster V2 is the updated second version of the flagship Xotic RC Booster from Xotic Effects of Los Angeles, delivering a transparent, clean boost with a subtle harmonic enhancement that adds depth and presence without coloring the signal, widely used by professional guitarists worldwide.
- clean boost
- transparent
- subtle
- overdrive
- presence
- natural
- subtle harmonic enhancement
Price updated Aug 26, 2026
Genres the Xotic RC Booster V2 is commonly used in
- Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Xotic RC Booster V2
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
21% matchInto a transparent tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchRun Ceriatone 2202H into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Xotic RC Booster V2
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
21% matchJHS Smiley's fuzzy fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas
EarthQuaker Devices
21% matchInto a transparent tone, EarthQuaker Devices Hizumitas brings the high gain it's missing
MXR M117R Flanger
MXR
15% matchRun MXR M117R Flanger after Xotic RC Booster V2 in the signal chain, clear of Xotic RC Booster V2's own gain stage
Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive
Vox
12% matchWhat Vox Valvenergy Silk Drive brings here leans toward smooth — that's worth building a pairing around
Eventide Modulated Delay
Eventide
7% matchPut Eventide Modulated Delay after Xotic RC Booster V2 in the signal chain, clear of Xotic RC Booster V2's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay
Mad Professor
7% matchKeep Xotic RC Booster V2's clean boost voice out front: Mad Professor Deep Blue Delay goes after Xotic RC Booster V2 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)
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchInto Xotic RC Booster V2, Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Xotic RC Booster V2 gives it exactly that
Cheaper alternatives
Vertex Effects Tone Secret
Vertex
67% similarityShared character: transparent, s_build_quality, boost
Wampler Talent Booster
Wampler
67% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, s_build_quality
One Control Raspberry Booster
One Control
66% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, s_build_quality
One Control Granith Grey Booster V2
One Control
66% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, s_build_quality
MXR Double Down
MXR
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Xotic Super Sweet Booster
Xotic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
Xotic RCBV2
Xotic
72% similarityShared character: boost, subtle, transparent
Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost
Matthews Effects
70% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, natural
Xotic RC Booster Classic
Xotic
70% similarityShared character: boost, subtle, transparent
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
70% similarity“The Xotic RC Booster V2 is the updated second version of the flagship Xotic RC Booster from Xotic Effects of Los Angeles”
Suhr Dual Boost
Suhr
67% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, s_build_quality
T-Rex Karma Boost
T Rex
66% similarityShared character: boost, transparent, s_build_quality
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Xotic RC Booster V2?+
The closest matches in character are the Xotic RCBV2, the Matthews Effects The Gentleman Overdirve Boost, the Xotic RC Booster Classic. Budget picks: Vertex Effects Tone Secret, Wampler Talent Booster, One Control Raspberry Booster. Boutique upgrades: Old Blood Noise Endeavors Black Bobbin Boost.
What pairs well with the Xotic RC Booster V2?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Into a transparent tone, Blackstar St. James 100 brings the high gain it's missing.
How much does the Xotic RC Booster V2 cost?+
Around $172 (live listing price, updated Aug 26, 2026).