Detail 01
Gain, Level, Bass, Mids and Treble controls
Lets you adjust drive amount, output level and three EQ regions separately.
Product detailSKU #1500000473633
WamplerThe Compulsion Drive (tcd) Overdrive Effects Pedal - Silver
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Compulsion Drive puts broad overdrive shaping into a compact pedal format. Gain and Level sit alongside Bass, Mids and Treble controls, so you can set the drive amount and independently work on low-end weight, midrange presence and treble bite. The front-panel Mode switch selects one of two clipping types; internal Fat and Diode DIP switches extend the available voicing changes. It runs from 9–18V center-negative DC and uses standard 1/4-inch instrument input and output connections.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Setting overdrive gain, output level and three EQ bands independently from one compact pedal.
- Changing clipping character at the pedal and refining Fat or Diode settings internally.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need battery operation or expect a power supply to be included.
- Rigs that require MIDI or USB control, neither of which is provided.
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
Mode switch plus internal Fat and Diode DIP switches
Offers two external clipping choices and further internal settings.
Detail 03
4.8 × 2.5 × 2.3 inches
Keeps the pedal’s footprint compact.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Provide a 9–18V DC center-negative power source; no power supply is included.
- 02The pedal has no battery option.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What power does The Compulsion Drive require?
It requires 9–18V DC center-negative power and draws 20mA at 9V or 25mA at 18V.
02Are there internal controls?
Yes. Two internal DIP switches select Fat and Diode settings.
03Does it have MIDI or USB?
No. MIDI and USB are not provided.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Internal Switches
- Two DIP switches for Fat and Diode settings
- Switches
- Mode switch (two clipping types)
- Control Knobs
- Gain, level, bass, mids, treble
4 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Body Finish
- Sparkle platinum
- Finish
- Sparkle platinum
6 detailsConnections & power
- USB
- None
- Battery Option
- N
- Output
- 1 x 1/4 inch output
- Input
- 1 x 1/4 inch instrument input
- MIDI
- None
- Power Requirement
- 9–18V DC center-negative
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 0.9
- Dimensions
- 4.8 inch x 2.5 inch x 2.3 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Power Supply Included
- N
7 detailsOther
- Knobs
- Five rotary EQ and gain/level controls
- Current Draw
- 20 mA at 9V, 25 mA at 18V
- Product Type
- Overdrive pedal
- Enclosure
- Rugged metal chassis
- Series
- Wampler Distortion Series
- Warranty
- 5-year limited warranty
- Model
- The Compulsion Drive
