Anasounds Ego Driver

Ego Driver

£179.00

Highlights

• Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive and customisable FX Teacher platform
• Classic 808 mid boost to modern, open clipping textures
• Responsive pick attack with clean boost option via clipping switch
• Three-knob layout with voicing and clipping toggles
• 100% analogue circuit with selectable diode and capacitor stages
• Designed and manufactured in France by Anasounds
• Solid metal enclosure with gold-plated 3PDT footswitch
• Two-tone laser-engraved plexiglass top plate
• Clear LED status indicator for stage visibility
• True bypass switching for uncoloured signal when off
• 100% analogue signal path
• Top-mounted jacks for pedalboard-friendly layout
• Manufacturer warranty included

Description

The Anasounds Ego Driver is a Tube Screamer-inspired overdrive designed to go far beyond the familiar mid-boost formula. Built as part of the FX Teacher platform, it combines classic 808-style tones with a genuinely flexible architecture that allows players to tailor the clipping and filtering stages to their own preferences. Whether used as a low-gain boost into an already driven valve amp, a mid-focused drive to cut through a dense band mix, or a more saturated standalone overdrive, the Anasounds Ego Driver is suited to guitarists and bass players who want both great core tone and deeper control.

At its heart, the Anasounds Ego Driver captures the unmistakable character of the original green mid-boost circuit: tightened low end, forward mids and smooth clipping that helps solos step forward without overwhelming the mix. With gain set low and level pushed, it delivers the classic amp-pushing boost that sharpens articulation and adds presence. Increasing the gain introduces rich harmonic saturation, while alternative diode and capacitor options open up denser compression, LED clipping headroom or even a clean boost mode with no diodes engaged. The result is a wide palette ranging from vintage warmth to more modern, assertive textures.

The feel is immediate and dynamic, with excellent note definition and a natural response to picking strength and guitar volume changes. Players can dial in subtle edge-of-break-up tones or thicker, more saturated sounds without losing clarity. The switching options and internal fine-tuning trimmers encourage experimentation while remaining intuitive enough for straightforward stage use.

The front panel keeps things simple with OUT, GAIN and TONE controls, supported by VOICING and CLIPPING toggle switches. The TONE control follows the familiar 808 filter behaviour, shaping top-end presence and mid focus, while the VOICING switch selects between the original response, a user-selected capacitor option, or a more pronounced high-mid setting. The CLIPPING switch offers classic 1N914 diode clipping, a user-selected diode configuration, or a diode-free clean boost. Together, these controls provide a broad and highly usable range of tones without unnecessary complication.

Internally, the Anasounds Ego Driver reveals the full FX Teacher concept. Terminal blocks allow capacitors and diodes to be swapped using only a screwdriver, removing the need for soldering. Supplied component options include multiple capacitor values for adjusting bass and mid emphasis, along with alternative diode sets for varying compression, saturation and harmonic character. Additional trimpots fine-tune frequency emphasis when specific voicing modes are selected, offering precise shaping that rewards careful listening and experimentation.

The circuit is entirely analogue and designed for strong headroom, offering an 18V dynamic range from a standard 9V supply. With a high 1.3MΩ input impedance and low 146Ω output impedance, it integrates easily with a wide variety of guitars, basses and pedalboard setups while maintaining clarity and signal strength.

Housed in a robust metal enclosure, the Anasounds Ego Driver is built for regular rehearsal and gigging use. The gold-plated 3PDT footswitch provides reliable true bypass switching, and the Lumberg DC jack ensures secure power connection. The two-tone laser-engraved plexiglass top plate gives the pedal a distinctive look while keeping labelling clear and readable under stage lighting.

A bright LED indicator clearly shows when the effect is engaged, making it easy to confirm status at a glance. True bypass switching preserves the integrity of the original signal when the pedal is off, ensuring no unwanted tonal colouring in bypass mode. Top-mounted jack placement helps keep pedalboard wiring tidy and space-efficient.

Designed and manufactured in France by Anasounds under the same standards as their Origins line, the Ego Driver is delivered assembled and tuned with carefully selected components and factory settings. Backed by the manufacturer’s warranty, it offers both immediate plug-and-play usability and the rare opportunity to explore and customise the very building blocks of a classic overdrive design. For players who appreciate the 808 sound but want deeper control and genuine flexibility, the Anasounds Ego Driver stands out as a thoughtful and inspiring addition to any rig.

Controls

• FOOTSWITCH: Engages or bypasses the effect with true bypass switching
• OUT: Sets overall output level from unity to powerful amp-pushing boost
• GAIN: Adjusts saturation from clean boost to rich overdrive
• TONE: 808-style filter shaping brightness and mid focus
• VOICING: Selects original, custom capacitor, or enhanced high-mid response
• CLIPPING: Chooses stock diodes, custom diodes, or diode-free clean boost
• BASS TRIMPOT: Adds low-frequency gain when voicing switch is up
• CUSTOM TRIMPOT: Boosts selected capacitor band in custom voicing mode

Components and Technical Specification

• 100% analogue overdrive circuit inspired by classic 808 topology
• Dynamic range equivalent to 18V headroom on 9V supply
• True bypass via gold-plated 3PDT footswitch
• Exchangeable clipping diodes via internal terminal blocks
• Swap-ready voicing capacitors using screwdriver, no soldering required
• High input impedance 1.3MΩ preserves guitar and bass clarity
• Low output impedance 146Ω ensures strong signal through long cables
• Lumberg DC jack for secure, reliable power connection
• Two-tone laser-engraved plexiglass top plate
• Designed and manufactured in France by Anasounds
• Powered by standard 9V centre negative supply (not included)
• Battery operation not supported
• Current draw measured with Truetone 1Spot mA Meter:
• Bypass: Approximately 11 mA
• Engaged (maximum): Approximately 39 mA

Current draw may vary slightly depending on control settings, circuit behaviour, and active features such as gain stages, modulation, filtering, or reverb tails. For best performance, use a high quality isolated power supply that matches the pedal’s current requirements. Always refer to the manufacturer’s recommendations, as incorrect powering may cause damage.

Enclosure Dimensions

• Length: 119 mm / 4.7 in
• Width: 63 mm / 2.5 in
• Height : 42 mm / 1.6 in

Weight

• 295 g
• 0.65 lbs

Official UK Dealers

FX Pedal Planet Limited and FX Pedal Planet Online Store proudly serve as official UK dealers for Anasounds effects pedals. If we do not have the specific Anasounds pedal you are looking for, please reach out to us via the contacts page, and will order it on our next stock order for you at the best price and customer service.

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