Xotic Effects

Xotic Effects is a Californian boutique pedal brand founded in 1996 by Toshio Horiba, initially crafting bass guitars and preamps before launching pedals like the envelope‑filter Robotalk and core stompboxes such as the AC Booster, RC Booster, EP Booster, BB Preamp, SP Compressor, and SL Drive. Their compact, hand‑built pedals are renowned for premium components, transparent tone, and versatility, making them staples in both studio and live setups.