Features

Dual Cascading Gain Stages

  • Burr Brown Op: Amp powered at 24v for maximum fidelity and punch
  • Gain A: UltraViolet LEDs for open and dynamic saturation with low amounts of compression
  • Gain B: The G/S switch selects between two different diodes to change the distortion characteristics.
  • Gain B Clipping switch (G): NOS (New Old Stock) Germanium Diodes: For high distortion and compression that is accompanied by a gentle rolloff of treble
  • Gain B Clipping switch (S): NOS Silicon Diodes: For medium gain with a good deal less compression than the Germanium diodes

EQ

  • High & Low EQ: An active EQ section allowing for +/- 10db of cut or boost. The controls are non-interactive to allow for a wide range of eq settings. The mid point between the EQ adjustments is set at 1kHz.

Robust Power Handling

  • 9VDC, 2.1mm center negative barrel, 116mA current draw
  • Internally boosted voltage to 24v for high headroom and clarity
  • Overvoltage and reverse voltage protection
  • Note: We recommend a quality regulated and isolated power supply. Our pedals do not accept batteries.

Enclosure & I/O

  • True bypass switching
  • Bespoke heavy duty aluminum enclosure
  • Automotive grade powder coat paint - this stuff is durable! 
  • Solid aluminum knobs

Controls

Volume: Passive volume control

Gain A: Ultra bright UV LEDs in a soft clipping configuration. Allows for subtle compression to thick distortion. As the gain knob is turned up, harsh high frequencies are reduced and a 1kHz peak is formed.

Gain B: A “Hard Clipping” distortion tuned to provide anywhere from light texture to tight articulate distortion. The clipping selector to the right of Gain B changes the diodes and overall texture of this stage. The output of Gain B is highly influenced by Gain A.

Clipping Selector: Switches between NOS germanium diodes for a thick compressed and textural distortion or NOS silicon for a tighter and articulate distortion with more clean headroom.

High & Low EQ: An active EQ section allowing for +/- 10db of cut or boost. The controls are non-interactive to allow for a wide range of eq settings. The mid point between the EQ adjustments is set at 1kHz.

Version History

V1.1 - Current Version as of February '25

- EQ section changes to active Baxandall style controls.

- Output impedance reduced to 1kΩ

-Internal voltage adjusted to 24v

V1 - Initial release