What does the POWERDRIVE controller on the AMPX do?
The behavior of loud, wide open tube amps is part of the sound history of the electric guitar. POWERDRIVE realizes - for the first time ever - the sound behavior of cranked-up tube amps without major volume differences, and can be controlled continuously.
Since this control regulates parameters like sagging, compression, bias and clipping of the amplifier in the circuit itself, there are no negative side effects as known from power soaks or other power reducing circuits! So use the POWERDRIVE to crank your AMPX as much as you need it!