The Katastrophe is a well-rounded, articulate distortion pedal that complements a diverse range of playing styles, built to work perfectly in front of the amp, but also as a full preamp into a rental amp on stage.
Enabling the player to retain fidelity as well as drastically reshape their signal - and to do so conveniently - has been a crucial objective in the KATASTROPHE's circuit design. Thus, the pedal comes equipped with an assortment of external and internal knobs for radical manipulation. Volume determines how hard you push the amp, or how loud you want your setup to be when using the Katastrophe as a preamp. Gain is pretty self-explanatory as always and so are the EQ controls Bass, Treble, and Presence, with presence controlling higher frequencies than the Treble knob.
The externally located low cut will remove low rumble if you wish for a more modern high gain sound, or to go full doom with all the low end untouched. The analog Octave Up section has more gain than the usual octave-up circuits and is identical to the one found in our Silvermachine. An added footswitch for this circuit offers players more flexibility and allows for more drastic changes while playing.

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Katastrophe

The JPTR FX Double Jive is a compact and versatile effects pedal that delivers an incredible range of tones and effects. With two separate channels and a variety of customizable controls, this pedal is perfect for guitarists and bassists who are looking to take their sound to the next level.

Whether you're looking to add some extra crunch to your riffs or want to create a more atmospheric sound, the JPTR FX Double Jive has got you covered. With its intuitive controls and high-quality components, this pedal allows you to dial in the perfect sound for any situation.

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Double Jive

Wir stellen den Jive - Reel Saturator vor, das Pedal, das deinen Sound auf die nächste Stufe heben wird. Inspiriert von der kultigen Akai GX 210D Reel-to-Reel-Bandmaschine aus den 1970er Jahren, liefert der Jive die charakteristische warme und klebrige Sättigung, die entsteht, wenn man die Vorverstärker auf die Spitze treibt.
Aber das Jive ist nicht nur etwas für Vintage-Puristen - es ist frech, düster und vollgepackt mit schreiendem Old-School-Mojo, das Ihre Musik aus der Masse herausstechen lässt. Egal, ob du deinen Lo-Fi-Garage-Sounds den letzten Schliff verpassen oder deinem modernen Synthesizer einen Retro-Look verpassen willst, der Jive - Reel Saturator ist die Antwort auf deine Gebete.
Und mit seinen täuschend einfachen, aber unglaublich vielseitigen Reglern ist der Jive das perfekte Werkzeug, um den perfekten Verzerrungsgrad einzustellen. Zusätzlich zu den Volume- und Gain-Reglern verfügt der Jive über drei Clipping-Dioden-Schalter, mit denen du mit verschiedenen Stufen der Asymmetrie und Symmetrie experimentieren kannst, um deinen ganz eigenen, einzigartigen Sound zu kreieren.
Darüber hinaus ist der Jive - Reel Saturator für einen Spannungsbereich von 9 bis 18 Volt ausgelegt, so dass du noch mehr Spielraum hast, um die knisternden und düsteren Texturen zu erkunden. Egal, ob du nach einem subtilen Hauch von Vintage-Wärme suchst oder die Verzerrung aufdrehen willst, um ein paar Wände einzureißen, der Jive - Reel Saturator ist der Schlüssel zur Entfaltung deines klanglichen Potenzials.

Introducing the Jive - Reel Saturator, the pedal that will take your sound to the next level. Inspired by the iconic Akai GX 210D reel-to-reel tape machine from the 1970s, the Jive is all about delivering that signature warm and gooey saturation that comes from pushing the pre-amps to the max.

But the Jive is not just for the vintage purists - it's bold, gritty, and loaded with screaming old-school mojo that'll make your music stand out from the crowd. Whether you're looking to bring some serious edge to your lo-fi garage tones or give your modern-day synth a throwback feel, the Jive - Reel Saturator is the answer to your prayers.

And with its deceptively simple yet insanely versatile control set, the Jive is the perfect tool to help you dial in that perfect level of distortion. In addition to the Volume and Gain controls, the Jive features three clipping diode toggles that allow you to experiment with different levels of asymmetry and symmetry, so you can create your own unique sound that's all your own.

What's more, the Jive - Reel Saturator is designed to handle everything from 9v to 18v, giving you even more headroom to explore the crackling and gritty textures within. Whether you're after a subtle touch of vintage warmth or want to crank up the distortion to tear down some walls, the Jive - Reel Saturator is the key to unlocking your sonic potential.

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Jive

Der JPTR FX DELUXE JIVE - ein Jahrzehnt in der Entwicklung, jetzt verfeinert mit noch mehr Headroom, Dynamik und Tonformungsmöglichkeiten.

Ursprünglich wurde diese Schaltung als Bass Jive konzipiert, um Bassisten das ultimative Sättigungs- und Drive-Erlebnis zu bieten. Aber als wir ihn auf Herz und Nieren geprüft haben, wurde uns klar, wie phänomenal er auch auf der Gitarre klingt. Das Ergebnis? Ein vollständig verfeinerter DELUXE JIVE, der so abgestimmt ist, dass er Wärme, Schärfe und Obertöne über das gesamte Frequenzspektrum liefert, ganz gleich, welches Instrument du benutzt.

Was den DELUXE JIVE von anderen unterscheidet, sind seine erweiterten Klangregler. Mit mehreren Voicing-Optionen, präzisen EQ-Einstellungen und einer voll einstellbaren Drive-Sektion ist dieses Pedal deine persönliche Sättigungsmaschine - von sanfter, bandartiger Kompression bis hin zu vollmundigem, Vintage-inspiriertem Overdrive.

The JPTR FX DELUXE JIVE – a decade in the making, now refined with even more headroom, dynamics, and tone-shaping capabilities.

Originally conceived as the Bass Jive, this circuit was designed to give bassists the ultimate saturation and drive experience. But as we put it through its paces, we realized just how phenomenal it sounds on guitar as well. The result? A fully refined DELUXE JIVE, tuned to deliver warmth, grit, and harmonics across the entire frequency spectrum, no matter what instrument you use.

What sets the DELUXE JIVE apart is its expanded tonal controls. With multiple voicing options, precise EQ sculpting, and a fully adjustable drive section, this pedal is your personal saturation machine – from gentle tape-style compression to full-bodied, vintage-inspired overdrive.

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Deluxe Jive

Now welcome BLEACH:
This is your Seattle buzzsaw, an analog chorus circuit mixed with our love language of simple destruction. Another addition to our lineup that brings you closer to iconic 90s sounds but also far beyond, the Bleach is a must-have for all enjoyers of flannels and offset guitars.

Ready to smash your guitar, jump into the drumset and beat up some security guards?