They're both great pedals. EHX makes great _and_ affordable drive pedals. My EHX Hot Wax is my go to, for guitar AND bass. It's EHX Crayon circuit first, then the Hot Tubes circuit after, and the two together - the Hot Tubes is my favourite of the two. Another great cheap drive pedal is the TC Electronic Cinders, a Blues Driver type pedal with a tone that punches 2-3x above it's weight. Ok, maybe the build quality on these isn't quiet up there with £200 drive pedals, but they do sound all that; and the build is decent enough. Caline Blue Sky too, sounds great, again a bit of noise and not _amazing_ build quality, but for a little over £30 ... and the noise cleans up well running it off rechargeable battery
I’m with you on this one man! It sounds great. I’ve been wanting to get this pedal for a while. I love the way it compresses the sound. It’s supposed to replicate a cranked Marshall but it reminds me a little of the overdriven desk sound of recordings like Black Dog or Revolution.
I bought this little thing four years ago, and man do I love it. Btw, I used the 18V switch today for the first time, huge difference! It's great for low gain settings
Nice! It’s fair to say you rather enjoyed that! As ErebosGR said, there are touches of OCD, but dialled back overtones of a Timmy or Hotcake. The quest for the perfect drive is never ending (I have too many..), but man, that sounds good and very versatile. When EHX get it right, they get it right. Tempting…
Haha yes the tone quest continues but this one's a lot of fun! Now the Timmy, or at least a timmy-inspired pedal, is definitely on my wish list. Thanks for watching mate
@@AlexisGuitars Timmy’s are awesome. i had a 3 in 1 custom drive made for me by 4114 Effects. 2 drives - a Timmy and a HotCake - with a Zvex SHO boost. My main amp’s a 1964 ac30TB super twin and they play very nicely together!
I bet! Sounds like an awesome pedal and rig.. I've only played through vox a couple of times. The ac30 I tried... Some of the best tones I've achieved..
@@AlexisGuitars it’s an amazing amp. long story short, but I had my car serviced on the drive. my Marshall was in the boot, the mechanic an older guy said he used to play round Liverpool in the 60s and had an ac30 in the loft, been up there almost 30 years, might not even work did I want it. I kind of laughed and said he should sell it. 2 weeks later there’s a knock at the door and I was handed a vintage ac30! Wouldn’t take a penny for it.
Awesome pedal.. To me sounds closer to an Orange crushed Amp than a Plexi.. You can get the Plexi sounds,a bit of Voxy chimey as well but more Oxford.. Anyway a kind of British variety of sounds with the switch in the up potition.. Keep Rockin Cheers
Sounds a bit harsh and raspy in this demo, but I assure y’all, this is a sweet drive that will do everything from low gain crunch to saturated high gain, and it just eats up a boost. You could play an entire gig with a Tube Screamer and the OD Glove. It’s a killer dirt pedal, don’t let the price fool you.
Cheers for the feedback about the recording! You're absolutely right about the pedal. So versatile and can easily cover most OD needs. Thanks for watching!
Excellent demo thanks. Quick question, does this come from factory on 18v setting? I just got a brand new one and opened it to change to 18v but it was already on that setting. Now I’m wondering if I got a returned one from zZounds. Thanks again for the great demo
@@AlexisGuitarsI liked it a lot but they sent me a used one so I returned it and haven’t had one since. I recently picked up a Wampler Belle and it covers everything I play so it’s staying. The od glove was great but I don’t miss it much since I started using the Belle. Take care
Oh yeah, it sounds awesome, very amp-like. IIRC it's almost a clone of the Fulltone OCD v3 but with switchable internal voltage (9-18V). The Harley Benton (Joyo) Ultimate Drive is also an OCD clone but of v4 which people didn't like as much. And as with other pedals that can be run at 18V, the higher voltage means more volume output, more headroom, less compression.
Yes it absolutely reminds me of an OCD in tone and features. I've tried a few OCD clones (HB included) and this is the closest at about half the price! I have a review of the HB Ultimate Drive on the channel. I like the Ultimate drive, but I don't hear the OCD-ness in it - it's just a fun pedal in its own right.
@@AlexisGuitars Well, there are 2 versions of the Ultimate Drive. I don't know which is which but they're based on the v4 (which has an added germanium diode along the MOSFETs) with a few component values altered, so they're not exact clones. The v4 does sound very different from the previous OCD iterations (that's why a lot of people didn't like it), so maybe you were used to the older ones? ToneStart has an article on the differences between the 4 versions.
@@AlexisGuitars I found a great article on MusicRadar that explains the differences between the clones better. Apart from a few different component values, the Ultimate Drive also had originally the germanium diode soldered in reverse (probably by mistake) which made it sound ever more different than the OCD. Maybe that's what you have. They corrected it in a later revision.
Could well be, although my ocd is a v1.6, so I could be comparing the ultimate drive to the "wrong" ocd haha. I do like the ultimate drive especially at low-mid gain, it just seems to saturate and thicken up more than the ocd at higher gain (from memory)
Hi mate, I normally use the crayon on its own actually. If I'd use it as a boost, it would be before the glove, though, as I prefer tone shaping low gain pedals before the main gain pedal (which for me would be the glove in this case). I don't have a hot tubes unfortunately, and I don't have time at the moment for new videos, but I'm hoping to get back into it again...at some stage! Thanks for watching!
I've heard it's a Plexi sound and also an OCD clone, which I think is also meant to be Plexi inspired but I'm not sure. It sounds good, whatever it's trying to emulate 🤣
@@AlexisGuitars Received it today. First impression are good. Tried it via an Engl Cabloader, works fine for recordings, as far as I can say within just 10 minutes ;-) With an amp, I'll do this later this week lol Neighbours, you know.
Just gave it a try via an Engl Screamer Combo...great, turns this thingie into an old Marshall JTM 30-sond-a-like ;-) lil bit of EQ adjustments, but nothing to write home about.
For the price it sounds good…it sounds like my Dirty Little Secret pedal which is a Marshall Super Lead sound, and a switch to be a Hendrix Super Bass tone…but this pedal is $120 less, simplified to less knobs(no full band eq) and just plug n play. EHX has some great price points with this, the Small stone and many others. I get tired of so many pedals being $199.
Wonderful pedal and an absolute steal, price wise. I don't get the ocd comparison. Had 3 ocd's and couldn't bond with any. The Glove is much more flexible and has a great range of tones. It's definitely worthy of being an industry standard pedal to cover all marshall era's imo.
Yes it's a great price for such versatility and awesome tones. I've compared it with my ocd and find it very similar. I'm also a fan of the ocd pedal. The glove had replaced it on my board, though. Thanks for watching!
I recently reviewed the EHX Crayon as well ua-cam.com/video/c7gPoxCU6aI/v-deo.html
They're both great pedals. EHX makes great _and_ affordable drive pedals. My EHX Hot Wax is my go to, for guitar AND bass. It's EHX Crayon circuit first, then the Hot Tubes circuit after, and the two together - the Hot Tubes is my favourite of the two. Another great cheap drive pedal is the TC Electronic Cinders, a Blues Driver type pedal with a tone that punches 2-3x above it's weight. Ok, maybe the build quality on these isn't quiet up there with £200 drive pedals, but they do sound all that; and the build is decent enough. Caline Blue Sky too, sounds great, again a bit of noise and not _amazing_ build quality, but for a little over £30 ... and the noise cleans up well running it off rechargeable battery
Your tone is better than many on YT. It's not just the pedal.
Oh my, what a compliment! Cheers and thank you for watching mate
Easily one of the best and most thorough reviews of this pedal. I love the picks and the intro song as well. Very Sabbath like!
Thank you so much! Glad you found this helpful and enjoyed the intro jam
I’m with you on this one man! It sounds great. I’ve been wanting to get this pedal for a while. I love the way it compresses the sound. It’s supposed to replicate a cranked Marshall but it reminds me a little of the overdriven desk sound of recordings like Black Dog or Revolution.
It's a versatile pedal so I wouldn't be surprised if you can get tones reminiscent of those. Thanks for watching mate!
Killer demo my friend
Cheers mate!
I bought this little thing four years ago, and man do I love it.
Btw, I used the 18V switch today for the first time, huge difference! It's great for low gain settings
That's awesome! Yes it's a great pedal for most levels of gain. Thanks for watching!
Great demo and awesome pedal !
Thank you very much!
Nice review!
Thanks a lote mate!
Great review!
Thank you so much!
Subscribed just for that intro, I love this pedal too...
Thank you very much! It was a fun intro to make :)
Great demo and excellent riffing ! 👍😎👍🎸
Cheers Stu! Glad you enjoyed it
Great playing and reveiw !
Thank you!
After so many years, this pedal hangs and beats 99% of pedals today
I'm surprised I don't see it or hear it mentioned more often. Great overdrive. Thanks for watching mate!
@@AlexisGuitars Bought one and I like it a lot more than the Xotic SL drive on 18 volts, wow. The gain structure is way different.
Interesting! I'm curious to try the xotic pedals, especially their boost. The glove more than handles my gain needs, though
Your not lying either!
Nice! It’s fair to say you rather enjoyed that! As ErebosGR said, there are touches of OCD, but dialled back overtones of a Timmy or Hotcake. The quest for the perfect drive is never ending (I have too many..), but man, that sounds good and very versatile. When EHX get it right, they get it right. Tempting…
Haha yes the tone quest continues but this one's a lot of fun! Now the Timmy, or at least a timmy-inspired pedal, is definitely on my wish list. Thanks for watching mate
@@AlexisGuitars Timmy’s are awesome. i had a 3 in 1 custom drive made for me by 4114 Effects. 2 drives - a Timmy and a HotCake - with a Zvex SHO boost. My main amp’s a 1964 ac30TB super twin and they play very nicely together!
I bet! Sounds like an awesome pedal and rig.. I've only played through vox a couple of times. The ac30 I tried... Some of the best tones I've achieved..
@@AlexisGuitars it’s an amazing amp. long story short, but I had my car serviced on the drive. my Marshall was in the boot, the mechanic an older guy said he used to play round Liverpool in the 60s and had an ac30 in the loft, been up there almost 30 years, might not even work did I want it. I kind of laughed and said he should sell it. 2 weeks later there’s a knock at the door and I was handed a vintage ac30! Wouldn’t take a penny for it.
@@fatpotanga wow, how great that the vintage amp is getting use again after so long in storage!
I can tell you're enjoying the sounds! About to break in mine :)
Nice! Enjoy! Yes I'm really happy with this pedal. Sounds great and does exactly what I was looking for. Hope you enjoy the tones from yours :)
Awesome pedal..
To me sounds closer to an Orange crushed Amp than a Plexi..
You can get the Plexi sounds,a bit of Voxy chimey as well but more Oxford..
Anyway a kind of British variety of sounds with the switch in the up potition..
Keep Rockin Cheers
Yeah I think it's a great pedal. The switch really adds variety. Thanks for watching
Sounds a bit harsh and raspy in this demo, but I assure y’all, this is a sweet drive that will do everything from low gain crunch to saturated high gain, and it just eats up a boost. You could play an entire gig with a Tube Screamer and the OD Glove. It’s a killer dirt pedal, don’t let the price fool you.
Cheers for the feedback about the recording! You're absolutely right about the pedal. So versatile and can easily cover most OD needs. Thanks for watching!
Excellent demo thanks.
Quick question, does this come from factory on 18v setting? I just got a brand new one and opened it to change to 18v but it was already on that setting. Now I’m wondering if I got a returned one from zZounds.
Thanks again for the great demo
Thank you! I'm sorry but I honestly can't remember what setting mine came with as standard. How do you like the pedal?
@@AlexisGuitarsI liked it a lot but they sent me a used one so I returned it and haven’t had one since. I recently picked up a Wampler Belle and it covers everything I play so it’s staying. The od glove was great but I don’t miss it much since I started using the Belle.
Take care
This sounds much better than the EHX East River pedal.
I've heard some mixed things about their other drives, but I've been lucky with the couple I bought. The glove is awesome
I have the ERD. It’s a great TS clone. Nothing like the Glove though.
stack them
@R D Yes, the Glove is a great high gain overdrive. Much better than a tube screamer for metal.
Oh yeah, it sounds awesome, very amp-like.
IIRC it's almost a clone of the Fulltone OCD v3 but with switchable internal voltage (9-18V).
The Harley Benton (Joyo) Ultimate Drive is also an OCD clone but of v4 which people didn't like as much.
And as with other pedals that can be run at 18V, the higher voltage means more volume output, more headroom, less compression.
Yes it absolutely reminds me of an OCD in tone and features. I've tried a few OCD clones (HB included) and this is the closest at about half the price! I have a review of the HB Ultimate Drive on the channel. I like the Ultimate drive, but I don't hear the OCD-ness in it - it's just a fun pedal in its own right.
@@AlexisGuitars Well, there are 2 versions of the Ultimate Drive. I don't know which is which but they're based on the v4 (which has an added germanium diode along the MOSFETs) with a few component values altered, so they're not exact clones.
The v4 does sound very different from the previous OCD iterations (that's why a lot of people didn't like it), so maybe you were used to the older ones?
ToneStart has an article on the differences between the 4 versions.
@@AlexisGuitars I found a great article on MusicRadar that explains the differences between the clones better. Apart from a few different component values, the Ultimate Drive also had originally the germanium diode soldered in reverse (probably by mistake) which made it sound ever more different than the OCD. Maybe that's what you have. They corrected it in a later revision.
Could well be, although my ocd is a v1.6, so I could be comparing the ultimate drive to the "wrong" ocd haha. I do like the ultimate drive especially at low-mid gain, it just seems to saturate and thicken up more than the ocd at higher gain (from memory)
I'll check out the article, too!
I see you also have the crayon. Do you use it to boost the glove or vice versa?
Did you have the chance to compare the ehx hot tubes?
Hi mate, I normally use the crayon on its own actually. If I'd use it as a boost, it would be before the glove, though, as I prefer tone shaping low gain pedals before the main gain pedal (which for me would be the glove in this case). I don't have a hot tubes unfortunately, and I don't have time at the moment for new videos, but I'm hoping to get back into it again...at some stage! Thanks for watching!
What do you boost the glove with?
I tried ehx soul food in front and that worked well. Would like to know if there are better boosts.
I don't have anything too exciting to reveal, when I boost I use a tubescreamer. I have the mini version and for me it works great
It's Plexi Sound Right ?
I've heard it's a Plexi sound and also an OCD clone, which I think is also meant to be Plexi inspired but I'm not sure. It sounds good, whatever it's trying to emulate 🤣
I guess next week I'll give that thing a try. Fine playing, btw, and a good job regarding demoing this lil helper. ;-)
Thanks a lot!
Thanks a lot Rolf! Glad you found this helpful. Hope you enjoy the pedal
@@AlexisGuitars Received it today. First impression are good. Tried it via an Engl Cabloader, works fine for recordings, as far as I can say within just 10 minutes ;-) With an amp, I'll do this later this week lol Neighbours, you know.
Awesome! What amp will you be running it into?
@@AlexisGuitars My main amp is an ENGL Retro Combo, but first I want to try with my little session amp, a ZT Lunchbox "stack" lol
Just gave it a try via an Engl Screamer Combo...great, turns this thingie into an old Marshall JTM 30-sond-a-like ;-) lil bit of EQ adjustments, but nothing to write home about.
For the price it sounds good…it sounds like my Dirty Little Secret pedal which is a Marshall Super Lead sound, and a switch to be a Hendrix Super Bass tone…but this pedal is $120 less, simplified to less knobs(no full band eq) and just plug n play. EHX has some great price points with this, the Small stone and many others. I get tired of so many pedals being $199.
It's pretty crazy what you can get for less money these days! There's a lot more from EHX I'd like to check out! Thanks for watching mate
Electro Harmonix = Legendary
Wonderful pedal and an absolute steal, price wise. I don't get the ocd comparison. Had 3 ocd's and couldn't bond with any. The Glove is much more flexible and has a great range of tones. It's definitely worthy of being an industry standard pedal to cover all marshall era's imo.
Yes it's a great price for such versatility and awesome tones. I've compared it with my ocd and find it very similar. I'm also a fan of the ocd pedal. The glove had replaced it on my board, though. Thanks for watching!
The glove has found a permanent home on my board.
Yes it's my go-to OD currently. Do you prefer it for lower or higher gain settings?
@@AlexisGuitars on its own I prefer the gain half to 3/4. But I usually stack it on top of the greer light speed with the gain at about 9 0clock .
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SOUNDS CHEAP...
Great demo! 🔥🔥
Thank you!