Compact Direct Drive

The Compact Direct Drive by Barber Electronics is a compact pedal designed to deliver a range of vintage British overdrive and distortion sounds to both clean and distorted amplifiers. It combines the low gain sounds of the Direct Drive LG, the full stack sound of the Direct Drive, and the modified sounds of the Super Sport pedal.

Key features and specifications include:
- Toggle Switches: The left toggle switch is the "harmonics switch," allowing users to switch between lower harmonics for clarity and higher-energy tones for a more aggressive sound. It has a generous clearance between the footswitch and knobs to prevent accidental setting changes.
- Power Requirements: The pedal requires a 9-18 volt DC adaptor with a negative tip (center) and has a current draw of 12mA. It does not accept internal batteries.

The Compact Direct Drive v4 version, updated in 2020, includes a new look, 3 levels of midrange selectable with a 3-way toggle, and an expanded gain switch with a 3-way toggle that adds a third hyper-dynamic "4 in input" style sound.