MusicRadar Verdict
With oodles of nuance this is a versatile asset for any pedalboard.
Pros
- +
Growl knob.
Cons
- -
None.
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Does Xvive’s latest roar like a lion?
Well, maybe - but the Leo here actually refers to Mr Fender. No surprise, then that this mini pedal - designed by renowned German axe-slinger Thomas Blug - has more than just a hint of what some of those early tweed and blackface amps were famous for, with a range from a glassy clean boost, through subtle grittiness to cranked combo raunch.
The tone knob offers a practical range that perfectly focuses your guitar’s upper-mid presence, but the secret weapon is the Growl knob, which dials a gorgeous extra dimension of harmonic complexity into the driven sound.
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