Xvive sets Sweet Leo and DynaRock overdrive pedals loose
Thomas Blug-designed mini guitar effects promise valve-like dynamic response

It feels like forever since we spotted these pedals on German guitar ace Thomas Blug's pedalboard at Winter NAMM, but Xvive's Blug-designed Sweet Leo and DynaRock mini pedals are finally set to hit the streets.
Flaunting a timeless leopard-print enclosure, the Sweet Leo offers lightly overdriven Class A valve amp-esque tones, approaching dirty tweed sounds.
"From soft and warm like a kitten to a dirty growling and roaring lion!" purrs Blug. "Clean, transparent vintage tones and anything in between."
The DynaRock, meanwhile, promises open dynamics and valve-y warmth, plus a nifty mid-boost toggle. "There are tons of punch and dynamic expression for classic rock tones in this little pedal," says Thomas. "Think classic gain with real tube-like dynamics."
Sounds good to us. The price, however, sounds even better, as both pedals will be available later this year for £59.99 apiece.
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Mike is Editor-in-Chief of GuitarWorld.com, in addition to being an offset fiend and recovering pedal addict. He has a master's degree in journalism, and has spent the past decade writing and editing for guitar publications including MusicRadar, Total Guitar and Guitarist, as well as a decade-and-a-half performing in bands of variable genre (and quality). In his free time, you'll find him making progressive instrumental rock under the nom de plume Maebe.

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