Detail 01
12.24 in wide
Wider than three standard compact pedals side by side. Measure your board row before ordering.
Product detailSKU #1273888005442
Carl MartinHot Drive 'N Boost mk 3 Pedal
aggressivehigh outputrockpsychedelicstoner rock
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A drive-and-boost pedal in one enclosure at $279, aimed at rock players who want a dirty core sound plus a lead lift on tap.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players who want overdrive and a separate volume lift in one box
- Rock, stoner and psych rigs built around a pushed amp sound
- Rigs short on patch cables and power outlets
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting clean, transparent boost only
- Small pedalboards — this takes roughly a full row
- Anyone after modern high-gain metal saturation
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
2.56 in tall
Taller than a typical compact enclosure, so it may not clear a second-tier riser.
Detail 03
6.1 in deep
Deep enough that it can crowd the front edge of narrow boards and block the row behind it.
Detail 04
3.53 lb
Heavy for one pedal. Velcro alone may not hold it; expect to use strong hook-and-loop or brackets.
Detail 05
Drive plus boost in one box
Two jobs on one chassis: one signal path to place, one slot to power, no patch cable between them.
Detail 06
mk 3 revision
The third iteration of a long-running design, so used prices and layouts differ between versions.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No power supply, cables or case are included in the price
- 02Confirm your board's free width and height before committing to this footprint
- 03Check what your supply outputs before plugging anything in
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much pedalboard space does this take?
About 12.24 inches wide by 6.1 inches deep, and 2.56 inches tall. That is roughly a full row on a small or medium board.
02Can I use the boost on its own?
The drive and boost are separate functions in one enclosure, so you can run the boost without the drive engaged.
03Is this good for metal?
It leans toward rock, stoner and psychedelic territory — a raw, punchy, pushed-amp character rather than modern scooped high gain.
04What is the difference between this and the MK 2?
This is the mk 3, a later revision of the same Hot Drive 'N Boost design. Both sit at $279 and share the same footprint.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 12.24 inch x 2.56 inch x 6.1 inch
- Weight
- 3.53
