Death Drive

Intensive Care Audio builds effects in London, England with a darkly humorous medical theme. Founded in 2020 by Patrick Smith, they fill a gap for bold, weird tones with high-quality relay bypass construction.

The Death Drive features two gain stages working in tandem: Destruction is the primary gain, while Drive adds secondary texture and nuance. This interaction creates everything from chunky broken-up drive to overblown fuzz. The Mood control shifts frequency response from bright and sharp to dark and wooly.

All analog signal path with soft touch relay-based true bypass. The highly interactive controls reward experimentation, delivering deep tonal variety from a seemingly simple circuit.

For treatment of Bland Guitar Syndrome and Excessive Aural Dryness. London handmade quality at a price that reflects the craftsmanship.