Carl Martin – CM-0002 – Hot Drive’n Boost MKII*

The Carl Martin Hot Drive’n Boost MK II takes the foundation of the original Hot Drive’n Boost and pushes it into darker, more aggressive territory. Designed to authentically replicate classic tube amplifier overdrive, the MK II delivers a rougher, deeper voicing that’s perfect for players seeking thicker saturation and more muscular drive tones.
While the core philosophy remains the same—capturing the natural compression, harmonic richness, and touch-sensitive response of vintage tube amps—the MK II’s voicing has been specifically tuned for a heavier, more aggressive character. Whether you’re digging into chunky power chords or sustaining thick lead lines, the MK II responds organically to your playing dynamics and guitar’s voice.
Like its predecessor, the Hot Drive’n Boost MK II features an integrated 20dB transparent boost function. This allows you to push the already aggressive overdrive into even higher gain territory for solos, or use the boost independently to slam your amp’s input stage. The boost is clean, musical, and designed to enhance rather than color your tone.
The pedal maintains remarkably low noise operation, even at high gain settings. This ensures clarity and definition are preserved, whether you’re recording in the studio or performing on loud stages.
Practical routing is built in: a separate clean output allows you to split your signal to multiple amplifiers or maintain a clean blend alongside the overdriven signal, opening up creative tonal possibilities without additional gear.
The Hot Drive’n Boost MK II includes a built-in regulated power supply, ensuring maximum headroom and consistent performance night after night. Housed in Carl Martin’s durable metal enclosure, it’s built to handle the demands of professional use while delivering the thick, rough tube-amp tones that define classic rock and beyond.