Ashdown PRO-fx-retro Drive
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- British-style overdrive with rich harmonics, ranging from light crunch to a more powerful drive.
- "Retro" voicing inspired by classic amplifiers, featuring precise attack and excellent responsiveness to playing dynamics.
- Compact 9 V format designed for pedalboards, developed in the UK by the Ashdown team.
- Designed for both guitar and bass, ideal alone or stacked with other drives and boosts.
Manufacturer Information
Ashdown
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A Revisited British Heritage
The Pro FX Retro Drive is part of Ashdown Engineering's new "PRO FX 9 Volt" series, designed in the UK. Led by electronic engineer Dave Green, this development builds on the brand's expertise in expressive British tone. The goal: a pedal with a strong character, accessible and immediately musical, capturing the spirit of classic overdrives while remaining reliable and modern on stage.
For Which Musicians and Styles?
Perfect for guitarists and bassists from beginner to advanced levels seeking a singing and nuanced drive. Blues, rock, britpop, indie, vintage hard rock, or worship styles will benefit from its full mids and dynamic response. In the studio, it easily fits into a mix thanks to its midrange focus. Live, its compact size and simplicity make it an ideal pedalboard companion, whether placed before a clean amp channel or on an already driven channel.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Bass, Bass Overdrive, Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric bass, acoustic guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Blue |
| Inputs | Jack | Power supply included | No |
| Outputs | Jack | Power supply | DC 9 V |
| True bypass | Yes | Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Number of tracks | 1 | Dimensions (mm) | 58 x 71 x 117 |
| EQ | Tone | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Does the Ashdown PRO-fx-retro Drive work with a bass?
This pedal is designed for guitar and bass, preserving the low end so as not to muffle the bass frequencies. Its analog overdrive also maintains chord clarity.
What power supply is required for this Ashdown pedal?
A 9 V DC power supply with center negative polarity is required, consuming 30 mA. The power supply is not included.
What sound does the Retro Drive produce?
The circuit emphasizes warm mids, natural compression, and tight lows. A light picking attack produces moderate crunch, while a harder attack increases the drive's thickness. The tone control allows adjusting the sound balance.
Is the pedal true bypass?
True bypass is provided, allowing the signal to pass unaffected when the pedal is off.
What are the dimensions of the Retro Drive?
The enclosure measures 59 x 73 x 115 mm (H x W x D) and weighs 0.6 kg. Its compact form factor makes it easy to place on a pedalboard.
