Fortin Amplification

Fortin Amplification

Fortin Amplification is a name that speaks volumes in the world of high gain tone. Founded in 2008 by Mike Fortin, the brand has quickly carved out a reputation for producing some of the most powerful and precise guitar amplifiers and effects pedals on the market today. Built for players by players, Fortin products are designed with real world needs in mind, straightforward, purposeful, and unapologetically bold. 

What sets Fortin apart is a relentless focus on quality and innovation. Every component is carefully chosen, every transformer custom wound, and every feature thoughtfully considered. There’s nothing on a Fortin product that doesn’t serve a purpose. If it’s there, it’s there to work hard for your sound. 

Mike Fortin is well known for his role in shaping the brutal sonic signature of modern metal, with artists like Fredrik Thordendal of Meshuggah calling on him to bring their tones to life. From signature boost pedals like the '33' to practical tools like the Zuul Blackout noise gate and Hydra MIDI controller, Fortin pedals are designed to deliver clarity, control, and confidence, no gimmicks, no filler. 

Trusted by pros and obsessively built in the USA, Fortin gear is also available in digital form through partners like Neural DSP, Replicant Audio, Two notes Audio Engineering, and Synergy Amps. But whether in analogue or digital form, the DNA remains the same: unshakable reliability, tonal authority, and no compromises. 

If you're after gear that’s been designed by serious players with a deep understanding of what modern guitarists demand, Fortin Amplification is well worth your attention. 

Explore the range and hear the difference for yourself.

• 33: Precision boost designed with Fredrik Thordendal (Meshuggah) for tightening and saturating high gain amps
• Grind: Transparent, aggressive boost pedal for added attack and articulation in metal tones
• Blade: Dual mode boost pedal with extra edge and bite, ideal for cutting through dense mixes
• Hexdrive: Mid focused overdrive for adding punch, clarity, and enhanced pick response
• Zuul Blackout: Studio grade noise gate for ultra tight gating with lightning fast response
• Hexblend: Blend pedal for parallel signal mixing, perfect for combining clean and dirty tones
• Hydra: Smart MIDI controller with footswitchable presets for controlling amps and gear with ease
• Mod (and Mod-L): Amp channel switchers with MIDI and momentary switching options for streamlined live setups
• Roach: Compact effects loop switcher for integrating pedals into any amp setup seamlessly
• Spliff: High quality signal splitter for routing to multiple amps or pedal chains without tone loss
• Mini Zuul: Compact version of the Zuul gate, retaining full performance in a smaller footprint
• Fortin Footswitches: Rugged, road-ready switches compatible with Fortin amps and other MIDI gear