RockBoard

Putting together a few pedals I'd use for an experimental gig. 

Die überarbeiteten RockBoard® MODs V2 sind einfache all-in-one Patchbays für die RockBoard Pedalboard Series mit einem neuen, überarbeiteten Design und einem kompakten Gehäuse. Passend für alle neuen RockBoards® (außer der DUO-Serie) mit einem MOD-Slot, bieten sie als komfortable Patchbay verschiedene Kabelverbindungen, um eine weite Reihe von Bedürfnissen abzudecken. Mit den RockBoard® MODs kannst du deine Pedale dauerhaft unter dem Board verkabeln und alle Verbindungen zu und von deinem Effektsetup in einem praktischen Modul organisieren. Die RockBoard® MODs bieten einen zentralen Zugangspunkt vom Instrument zum Verstärker sowie eine praktische und einfache Stromversorgung des Boards über einen IEC- und einen 2,1 x 5,5 Barrel-Through-Stromanschluss. Das RockBoard® MOD 1 V2 ist eine Pass-Through-Box, die speziell für Gitarristen und Bassisten entwickelt wurde. Du kannst das MOD 1 V2 nutzen um mehrere Pedale deines Setups im Front End und im Effekt-Loop des Verstärkers zu postieren (4-Kabel Methode) oder die vier TRS-Anschlüsse als zentralen Zugang und Ausgang des Boards nutzen. Die XLR-Through-Verbindung kann als Signalausgang vom Pedalboard zum Mischpult oder zur PA verwendet werden.
- All-in-One Patchbay für Pedalboards
- passend für MOD slots in RockBoard Pedalboards
- kompatibel mit einer weiten Reihe and anderen Pedalboards
- fungiert als zentraler Zugangspunkt zu deinem Effekt Setup
- etabliert klare Kabelwege zum und vom Pedalboard
- abnehmbare Frontplatte für Montage auf oder unter Pedalboards
- 5 x 6,3 mm TRS thru
- 1 x XLR thru (männlich vorne / weiblich hinten)
- 1 x DC 2,1 x 5,5 mm barrel thru
- 1 x AC IEC thru (male front / female back)
- alle Anschlüsse gespiegelt auf der Rückseite
- Abmessungen exkl. Frontplatte (B x T x H): 160 x 60 x 33 mm
- Abmessungen der Frontplatte (B x H): 175 x 48 mm
- Gewicht 450 g
- inkl. Montageschrauben, Kontermuttern und TX Schlüssel

The improved RockBoard® MODs V2 are simple all-in-one patchbays for RockBoard pedalboards with a new, refreshed design, and compact housing. Utilizing the MOD slot on all new RockBoards® (except the DUO series), they provide various cable connections to fit a wide variety of needs as a convenient patchbay. With the RockBoard® MODs, you can permanently connect your pedals underneath your board and organize all connections to and from your effects setup in one convenient module. The RockBoard® MODs provide a central access point from your instrument to your amp, as well as your power supply via IEC, and a 2.1 x 5.5 barrel thru power connector. The RockBoard® MOD 1 V2 is a pass-thru box especially designed for guitar and bass players. It can also be used to run several pedals from your board through the effects loop of your amp, or as a central access point to your pedalboard via its 4x TRS thru connections. The XLR thru connection can be used as signal output from your pedalboard to the console or PA.
- all-in-one patchbay for pedalboards 
- fits MOD slots in RockBoard pedalboards
- compatible with a wide variety of other pedalboards
- acts as the central access point to your effects setup
- establishes clean cable paths to and from the pedal board
- detachable front plate for mounting on top or underneath pedalboards
- 5 x 6,3 mm / ¼" TRS thru
- 1 x XLR thru (male front / female back)
- 1 x DC 2,1 x 5,5 mm barrel thru
- 1 x AC IEC thru (male front / female back)
- all connections mirrored on the backside
- dimensions excl. front plate (W x D x H): 160 x 60 x 33 mm / 6 19/64" x 2 23/64" x 1 19/64"
- dimensions of the front plate (W x H): 175 x 48 mm / 6 57/64" x 1 57/64"
- weight 450 g / 0.99 lbs
- incl. mounting screws, counter nuts, and TX wrench

All-in-One TRS & XLR, IEC & Barrel Patchbay

Jazz Board 

Tester

Dark Star is a lo-fi reverb aimed at slow attack and pad generation. Three modes introduce pitch shifting, delay, and bit crushing to the core voice of long, dark reverb. A hold switch allows infinite trails while the pedal is on. This is a reverb to go first in your signal chain, and almost an instrument of its own.

Old Blood Noise Endeavors

Product Page

Manual

Official Product Video

Dark Star V2

Resyn Thesis

Signal Blender is a parallel routing solution focused on blending sounds side by side rather than running them into each other. With two send/returns and independent switching over each send/return and the main clean signal, Signal Blender can be used as a parallel effect blender, 3-to-1 mixer, 1-to-3 splitter, active ABY, volume level setter, and more.

Controls include:

CLN, A, and B to set volume of the Clean input and each Return

Independent on/off for Clean (main input) and each Send/Return

Phase switch for each Send

True bypass from input to output when all sections are off

Soft-touch bypass footswitches for minimal switch noise

Dan Explains It All - Signal Blender

Nothing Special: Utility Line

Product Page 

Signal Blender

Reflector V3 is a dense lush chorus coupled with three modes of modulation. This was a chorus with a bent, an ephemeral voice floating between aural dimensions.
Controls included Rate and Depth for the chorus LFO, Mix for a balance between unaffected and affected signal, and Modulate for unique control in each mode: pitch shift, reverb blend, and filter depth. A three-way toggle switch allows the player to choose between three modes: Wrinkle, a deep chorus with an additional pitch shift from one octave down to one octave up; Washed, a simple lush chorus feeding into a reverb; and Mirrors, a chorus and moving filter linked via the chorus rate.

Review by reddit /guitarpedals

Review by Guitar.com

Demo by Ambient Endeavors

Reflector V3 Prism Colorway

Darkglass hat den gleichen Aufbau wie beim B7K Ultra verwendet. Alle Potis und Hebelchen sitzen an der gleichen Stelle, auch die Fußschalter für Bypass und Distortion sitzen an den gleichen Stellen. Auch ein DI Out ist wieder dran. Einen signifikanten optischen Unterschied gibt es aber doch: Die Front ist silbern statt schwarz. In meinen Augen sieht das Pedal dadurch sehr viel edler aus.

Classic tone, refined. The upgraded Vintage Ultra with Aux in features: (1) Single user loadable cabinet simulation impulse response. (2) Micro-USB B port to connect to PC/Mac to load a different Virtual Cabinet through the Darkglass Suite. (3) 3.5mm headphone output with cabinet simulation.

Darkglass Electronics

Demo by  EytschPi42

Review by Doug Robertson, thebasschannel.net

Review by Guitar Interactive Magazine

Demo by tone zone 

Demo by the bass channel 

Vintage Ultra

Filippo Rimondi

ZVEX

Box Of Rock Vexter

Vibrophase

Basstortion

Super Seek Trem

Für 7-12 FX-Pedale, 1 MOD-Slot - **470 x 330 mm / 18.50" x 12.99"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 7 - 12 FX pedals, 1 MOD slot - **470 x 330 mm / 18.50" x 12.99"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

Pedro Almeida

Jazzmaster 

New pitch delay mod

AC15CC2

Chad Penfold

Ampero Press ist ein kompaktes, passives Lautstärke-/Expression-2-in-1-Pedal, das nicht nur zur Steuerung von Multieffekten der Ampero-Serie, sondern auch zur Steuerung anderer Musikgeräte (mit externen EXP-Pedalanschlüssen) oder zur Verwendung als passives Lautstärkepedal entwickelt wurde. Ampero Press verfügt über die DNA der Hotone Ampero-Linie: klassische schwarz-goldene Kleidung mit einem hochwertigen strukturierten Finish. Es verfügt über ein solides Gehäuse aus Aluminiumlegierung und bietet ein reibungsloses und komfortables Benutzererlebnis.

Ampero Press is a compact, passive volume/expression 2 in 1 pedal designed not only for controlling Ampero series multi-effects, but also for controlling other musical devices (with external EXP pedal jacks) or being used as a passive volume pedal. Ampero Press boasts the DNA of the Hotone Ampero line: classic black and gold attire with a high-end textured finish. It has solid aluminum alloy casing, smooth and comfortable user experience.

HOTONE

Review by Pedal of the Day

Demo by  Aaron Sopungco

Ampero Press

A uniquely designed steel enclosure made with quality components throughout. My goal was to spare no expense. I realize that sometimes in the world of guitar gear, there isn’t always one answer in choosing the best components and designs, so I just picked my favorites. This includes Switchcraft 11 open frame jacks, and a super quiet soft touch switching system via an internal relay.

I have been working on this project for the better part of three years, as a collaboration and with engineering by Jon Ashley of Bondi Effects. I feel that the pedal is unique in design and sonically unlike anything I have ever heard, especially in the lower gain and boost settings. There is a subtlety that feels more like a vintage pedal than a modification of a classic. There are two circuits present in the pedal, one distortion and one preamp boost, running at 18v via an internal voltage regulator. I made this pedal with the idea to create a distinction for my own sound, and what I found is that it is an extremely useful tool for capturing a lot of different types of sounds. I am most proud of the lower gain side, as I feel it is the most unique section of the pedal, but I must also include that the gain section is extremely sweet sounding throughout, especially for heavy and complex chords. There is a midrange punch that I love and a warmth and thickness that reminds me a bit of a ribbon mic. When the development of this pedal turned into something new and unique, it became the catalyst to starting 1981 Inventions, so I decided to make this the first official release.

1981 Inventions

Demo by pedalmonk

DRV - Hyperfade Black

Das Walrus Audio 385 Overdrive-Pedal betritt völlig neues Gelände, denn als Vorbild unseres Testmodells hat der Hersteller nicht etwa einen Röhrenamp wie den Marshall Plexi, den JCM800 oder einen Fender Tweed auserkoren. Auch Pedal-Legenden wie Tube Screamer oder Klon Zentaur waren nicht im Fokus. Das Vorbild des Walrus 385 ist der Bell & Howell 385. Aha – Bildungslücke in Overdrive-Pedalkunde? Nein, denn der Bell & Howell 385 lässt sich nicht so leicht aufs Board montieren, denn bei diesem Gerät handelt es sich um einen Filmprojektor aus den 1950er Jahren, dessen Ton aus einer Röhrenendstufe schallte. Ungewöhnlich? Nicht wirklich, denn wohl jedes Gerät, das mit Röhren ausgestattet ist und über eine Eingangsbuchse verfügt, wurde im Laufe der Zeit von Gitarristen auf klangliche Tauglichkeit und vor allem Zerrfreundlichkeit überprüft. Walrus Audio hat nun den Klang dieses Filmprojektors in einem kleinen Pedal konserviert.

THIS was the sound and feel Walrus needed to shoot for in an amp-like pedal. The 385 was developed to have the same simple but effective tone control as it’s grandfather. The amp has this as well but bass and treble are stacked behind the single tone knob. With our design breaking them up, we allow for a much wider array of tones to be achieved. The user is able to boost and cut bass and treble, allowing them to be creative with mid-frequency scoops and bumps.

Walrus Audio

Review by Tone Pedia

Review by Bonedo 

Demo by Walrus audio effects

Demo by Reverb 

385 Overdrive

PedalSafe Type B1

QuickMount Type B1

Pedal-Montageplatte für FRIEDMAN, KEELEY Halo, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD, Jupiter V2 und Mooer GL 100 Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate for FRIEDMAN, KEELEY Halo, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD, Jupiter V2 and Mooer GL 100 pedals

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für FRIEDMAN, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD & Jupiter V2 Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For FRIEDMAN, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD & Jupiter V2 pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für FRIEDMAN, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD & Jupiter V2 Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For FRIEDMAN, WAMPLER EQ, VelvetFuzz, WALRUS DeepSix, JULIA V2, 385 OD & Jupiter V2 pedals

Mit hochwertigem Sound und vielseitiger Einsatzmöglichkeit hebt der **RV-6** Reverb-Pedale auf ein neues Level. Über die Möglichkeiten vorheriger Generationen hinausgehend, vereint dieses leistungsstarke Pedal modernste Technologie mit dem legendären BOSS-Know-how – so lassen sich beeindruckende Reverb-Sounds im Handumdrehen abrufen.  

Von dezenten Raumklängen über moderne Shimmer-Effekte bis hin zu langen, atmosphärischen Reverbs umhüllt der RV-6 deinen Sound mit dichten, inspirierenden Klangwelten.

Combining high-end sound and wide-ranging versatility, the RV-6 takes pedal-based reverb to the next level. Reaching beyond the capabilities of previous generations, this powerful stomp employs the latest tech and legendary BOSS know-how to make it easy to get amazing reverb tones instantly. From subtle rooms to modern shimmer effects to long, evocative reverbs, the RV-6 envelops your tone in lush ambient spaces that endlessly inspire.

BOSS

Review by Music Radar

RV-6 Reverb

PedalSafe Type E1

QuickMount Type E

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Boss-Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Boss Pedals

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für BOSS Compact Serie, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For BOSS Compact Series, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für BOSS Compact Serie, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For BOSS Compact Series, RC3 LoopStation & RC5 LoopStation pedals

Der Small Stone von Electro Harmonix ist ein Phaser-Pedal, das 1974 von David Cockerell entwickelt wurde. Im Gegensatz zu seinem Hauptrivalen, dem MXR Phase 90, der einen JFET-Transistor verwendet, um die Frequenz seiner vier Stufen zu variieren, ist seine Schaltung um einen Transkonduktanz-OP-Verstärker herum aufgebaut. Der Small Stone wurde unter anderem von David Gilmour und David Bowies Gitarristen Carlos Alomar verwendet und war von Anfang an ein großer Erfolg, so dass er noch immer im Katalog der in Long Island ansässigen Marke zu finden ist.

The Small Stone from Electro Harmonix is a phaser pedal that was developed by David Cockerell in 1974. Unlike its main rival, the MXR Phase 90, which uses a JFET transistor to vary the frequency of its four stages, its circuit is built around a transconductance op-amp. Used by David Gilmour and David Bowie's guitarist Carlos Alomar, among others, the Small Stone was a huge success from the start, so much so that it can still be found in the Long Island-based brand's catalog.

Electro-Harmonix

Demo by Musicmaker

Review by Reddit /guitarpedals

Review by MusicRadar

Small Stone

PedalSafe Type A1.1

QuickMount Type A

Pedal-Montageplatte für Standard-Einzelpedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Standard Single Pedals

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für MXR® Standardgröße und Dunlop® Echoplex Delay Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For MXR® standard size and Dunlop® Echoplex Delay pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für MXR® Standardgröße und Dunlop® Echoplex Delay Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For MXR® standard size and Dunlop® Echoplex Delay pedals

The Broadcast is a transformer coupled, discrete Class-A germanium pre-amplifier based on the classic broadcast consoles of the 1960s. In the low-gain setting, the Broadcast can cover everything from sparkling clean boost through to transparent overdrive, all with a healthy dose of volume available to push your amp. The Broadcast features a specially selected Triad steel-core transformer and a Germanium transistor. Advancing the gain on the Broadcast starts to saturate the transformer and the pedal’s discrete circuitry, giving rise to a gentle and dynamic compression coupled with subtle thickening of the mid-range. With the gain switch in the high setting and the trim control wound up, the Broadcast starts to deliver heavier distorted sounds with a warm and fuzzy edge to them. The Broadcast covers a wide range of driven and distorted tones whilst remaining dynamic, responding well to pick attack and the subtle nuances of every player.

Hudson Electronics

Demo by The Tone Lounge 

Demo by shnobel

Review by THE JHS SHOW 

Review by

Broadcast

QuickMount Type D

Pedal-Montageplatte für große horizontale Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Large Horizontal Pedals

Whammy effects in a single stompbox pedal
7 pitch intervals shift across a 4 octave range

DigiTech

Review by musicradar

Demo by ProGuitarShopDemos

Whammy Ricochet

Tomasz Galek

Portal ist ein aktiver Signalmischer mit zwei Betriebsarten: parallel und seriell. Im Parallelmodus verfügt der Signalmischer über zwei Send/Return-Schleifen und einen Hauptausgang, der drei unabhängige Eingänge zu einem zusammenfassen oder bei Bedarf als aktiver ABY verwendet werden kann. Im Serienmodus sind A und B serielle Kanäle. Wenn der A/B-Schalter geschlossen ist, wird Kanal A oder B überbrückt. Wenn alle drei Schalter geschlossen sind, handelt es sich um einen echten Bypass.

Portal is an active signal mixer with two working modes: parallel and series. In parallel mode, the signal mixer has two send/return loops and one main output, which can combine three independent inputs into one, or can be used as an active ABY as needed. In series mode, A and B are series channels. When the A/B switch is closed, channel A or B is bypassed. When all three switches are closed, it is true bypass.

Sonicake

Demo by Pedal Picassos

Demo by David Greer

Portal

Adzim Ezani

HX® One is a powerful stereo effect pedal in an ultra-compact enclose that easily fits onto any pedalboard. It features intuitive controls, 250+ effects taken from HX family processors, a unique Flux Controller, a jack for connecting an optional expression pedal or two footswitches, adjustable input impedance, MIDI capabilities, and a choice of true or buffered DSP bypass.

LINE 6

Demo by Line 6

HX One

QuickMount Type C

Pedalmontageplatte für große vertikale Pedale

Pedal Mounting Plate For Large Vertical Pedals

ch ray

Petrichor is a lo-fi delay sequencer pedal based on 2399 chip.

Polarbear Effects

Review by delicious audio

Review by guitar pedal X

Demo by Ambient Exploration

Petrichor

Für 5-10 FX-Pedale, 1 MOD-Slot - **442 x 236 mm / 17.40" x 9.29"** - erhältlich mit Gig Bag oder Flight Case

For 5 - 10 FX pedals, 1 MOD slot - **442 x 236 mm / 17.40" x 9.29"** - available with Gig Bag or Flight Case

hugo beaulieu

Sandbox Pedal Board

How do you get too much reverb? Trick question – kinda like, how much bacon is too much? There’s never too much! With a wealth of studio-quality algorithms on tap and 4 preset buttons that double as MASH expression switches, HALL OF FAME 2 X4 REVERB is the ultimate ambience powerhouse.

TC Electronic

Demo by EytschPi42

Review by mixdownmag

Review by bonedo

Demo by Jurren Mekking

Hall of Fame 2 X4

Es war der Oktober im Jahr 1971, als die Mannen von Pink Floyd ihr berühmtes Werk „Live at the Pompeii“ im Amphitheater der gleichnamigen italienischen Stadt aufnahmen. Stets mit dabei war eines der wohl angesagtesten Effektgeräte der damaligen Zeit – das Binson Echorec. Wohl kaum ein anderes Gerät prägte so maßgeblich den Sound von Pink Floyd der frühen Jahre wie dieses Echogerät, dessen Prinzip auf einer rotierenden Magnetscheibe basierte, die mit vier Tonköpfen das Signal aufnahm bzw. abspielte. Dabei machte nicht nur Leadgitarrist Dave Gilmour vom Echorec gebrauch, auch Bassist Roger Waters und Tastenmann Richard Wright nutzen diese Maschine ausgiebig.

The Binson Echorec was so cool we had no choice but to bring it back. And we wanted to bring it back right. We wanted to take all the goodness of that huge Binson Echorec and squeeze it down into a standard sized stompbox without losing anything. In fact, in addition to not losing any of the qualities that made it such a compelling musical device, we wanted to EXTEND its capabilities because the original Binson hinted at possibilities that it couldn’t realize. We’re talking about variable delay time! We thought, “What if we had the same four playback head concept but could stretch the delay time out beyond the 300mS of the original Binson?” Then the rhythmic patterns suggested by the various combinations of those four playback heads could really come to life!

Catalinbread

Review by Amazona 

Demo by The Pedal Zone 

Demo by Catalinbread Effects

ECHOREC

Das Catalinbread Reverb-Pedal hat das gleichnamige Programm des Yamaha FX500 Multieffektgeräts aus den 90er-Jahren zum Vorbild. Maßgeblichen Anteil hatte dieser Ambient-Reverb am Sound der britischen Band Slowdive auf ihrem Album Souvlaki, das heute unter Fans des sogenannten Shoegaze-Stils als absoluter Klassiker gilt. Und das, obwohl die Signalqualität des FX500 laut diverser Aussagen im Netz mit heutigen Maßstäben nicht mithalten kann.

With its roots in that patch, the Catalinbread Soft Focus is intended to be an instant shoegaze button, while addressing the most glaring issues of the original unit: no mix control, a sub-par preamp, and a ghastly tone-sucking bypass signal. At its heart, the Soft Focus is a heavily modified plate reverb with adjustable time, which is subsequently split into three paths. One path contains a multi-voiced chorus modulator, another features a well-appointed octave-up mixed in with the reverb, and the third path leaves the reverb untouched.

Note - The Soft Focus runs from 9 to 18 volts using a standard DC center-negative power supply for pedals. Make sure you’re using a supply that provides at least 100mA. Running the Soft Focus at 9V will sound great, but if you want a bit more output, a dry signal boost and increased headroom, try any voltage you like up to 18V! The Soft Focus does not run on batteries.

Review by Premier Guitar

Demo by Mark Johnston

Demo by Demos In The Dark 

Demo by SweetWater

Soft Focus Reverb

Claus Jensen

BL-44 is a reverse pedal within our BL line. It is a real-time reverse delay, constantly reading backwards what you put into it forwards. With control over the system clock, the user can affect delay time and overall quality of the delay, from fast playback to slow, degraded buffers. It is simple in control and surprising in sound.

Demo by Dan Pechacek

BL-44 Reverse

The ARP-87 is a compact, feature-rich delay, packed with a large pallet of inspirational delay tones. Featuring four main algorithms, digital, analog, lo-fi, and slap back, the ARP-87 can cover some serious ground in the world of echoes.

The Digital algorithm boasts pristine, crystal clear repeats great for rhythmic riffs. The Analog setting works well to add warmth and dimension to chords and lines without getting in the way. The Lo-Fi algorithm, with its adjustable frequency range on the repeats, goes from warm, warped, and murky, to strait AM radio. Finally, the Slap setting makes it easy to dial in a great slap back echo perfect for smoking chicken pickin’ runs. With other features like our smart bypass switching, and momentary knob ramp, the ARP-87 provides endless creative opportunities that are waiting to be explored. 

Demo by Rabea Massaad

ARP-87 Multi-function Delay

PedalSafe Type B2

Schutzabdeckung & RockBoard-Montageplatte für WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 Pedale

Protective Cover & RockBoard Mounting Plate For WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 pedals

Schutzabdeckung & universelle Montageplatte für WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 Pedale

Protective Cover & Universal Mounting Plate For WALRUS ARP-87 & Monument V2 pedals

Tim TURPIN

When designing the temperature controlled fuzz, we tried some unusual approaches. One false start utilized a voltage controlled error correction circuit to bias a single germanium transistor. It ultimately didn’t work for the fuzz, which is comically sensitive to transistor gain attributes. 

We did find a place for it though. 

It turns out it was PERFECT for achieving a germanium clean boost that, (like our fuzz) is impervious to component drift, leakage, and temperature....moreso in fact. We also fixed a couple other issues preventing the germanium transistor from being used as a convinc- ing linear boost...we increased the input headroom (even a normal guitar signal will drive a germanium transistor into unwanted input distortion without some tweaks) and increased the input impedance (a BJT transistor would normally thin out bass frequencies and interact negatively with whatever flows into it). 

The result is a germanium clean boost that can utilize a germanium transistor WITHOUT the weird artifacts that were previously accepted as part of the deal...temperature sensitivity, drift, and suboptimal input impedance and headroom. 

After the boost is first powered up, it takes about ten seconds before the error correction circuit correctly biases the germanium transistor After this things get interesting....we can hear how having the boost engaged makes guitar signals sound more musical...even when set at the same volume as the bypassed tone. Notes are given a simultaneously smoother and more detailed character, like a compressor but different. Some people we’ve shown it to have noted that it appears to deemphasize the unwanted parts of a signal and enhance the good. It’s killer on bass. It helps acoustic guitar pickups sound more natural. And of course it’ll push your amp into a frenzy. 

Benson Amps

Demo by JayLeonardJ

Demo by Demos In the Dark

Demo by AndyDemos

Germanium Boost (Black)

Jeff Welsch

The PRS Mary Cries optical compressor pedal is intuitive and sounds incredible. Based on the storied LA-2A, Mary Cries will thicken your tone, help control signal peaks, lengthen sustain, and push your tone without losing definition or clarity. Depending on your settings, it can be used as a boost as well as a straightforward compressor.

Review by AMAZONA

Demo by Sweetwater

Mary Cries

EarthQuaker Devices

Special Cranker

Der Lightspeed Organic Overdrive ist ein Overdrive mit sehr natürlichem Klang. Warum „organisch“? Nun, einfach gesagt, es ist der klarste, natürlichste und beste Overdrive, den wir je gehört haben, für Spieler, die einen natürlichen Drive-Sound suchen. Dieses Pedal harmoniert mit dem Klang der Gitarre und des Verstärkers und hat satte Obertöne und komplexes, aber sanftes Clipping. Der Lightspeed Overdrive reagiert empfindlich auf den Anschlag des Plektrums und hat ein anderes „Gefühl“ als andere Overdrives. Der Lightspeed kann auf „transparent“ eingestellt werden, kann Ihr Signal aber auch bis an den Rand treiben.

The Lightspeed Organic Overdrive is a very natural sounding overdrive. Why "organic"?  Well, simply put, it's the clearest, most natural feeling, and best overdrive we've heard for the player looking for a natural drive tone.  Blending with the tone of the guitar and amplifier, this pedal has rich harmonics and complex but smooth clipping. The Lightspeed Overdrive is sensitive to pick attack and has a different "feel" than other overdrives. The Lightspeed can be set to be "transparent," but can also drive your signal to the edge. 

Greer Amps

Review by Sam Goffen Guitar

Review by The Gear Page

Review by Premier Guitar 

Demo by Premier Guitar

Demo by Andertons

Lightspeed (Standard Blue)

You asked for it…we went to work…it’s wonderful.

The Black Tiger Delay Device is an amazing delay pedal. What would happen if you took the sound of two vintage tape delays, and sprinkled in a bit of sound from a vintage oil-can delay? Well…you’d be in delay heaven, or at least we think so. So, that’s what we did! After countless requests for a Greer Amps delay, we’ve finally answered the call. We took the time to engineer this delay to have the sound and feel of those vintage delays, with some added touch sensitivity. The front end of the Black Tiger is structured in a way that lets the nuances of your playing come through. If you’re looking for a delay that has the warmth of vintage studio equipment, with some slight grain on the repeats, then look no further. The Black Tiger is the answer.

Demo by Coast Sonic

Black Tiger

David Litaba

Das EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo ist ein Vintage-Reverb-Gerät, das entwickelt wurde, um den atmosphärischen Charakter klassischer röhrenbetriebener Federhall-Einheiten zu emulieren. Diese analog-digitale Hybrid-Schaltung nutzt einen einzigartigen Pre-Delay-Bereich von 30 ms bis 150 ms, um alles von subtiler Raumatmosphäre bis hin zu tiefen, höhlenartigen Echos zu erzeugen. Durch die Trennung des ersten Anschlags vom verhallten Signal ermöglicht es präzise Slapback-Töne, die bei schnellem Spiel artikuliert bleiben. Die aktuelle V3-Version verfügt über verbesserte Operationsverstärker für einen geringeren Rauschanteil und einen neu kalibrierten Dwell-Regler, der zur Selbstoszillation fähig ist. Eine spezielle Zusammenarbeit mit dem Kreativstudio Brain Dead führte zu einer limitierten Edition mit individuellem, psychedelischem Artwork.

The EarthQuaker Devices Ghost Echo is a vintage-voiced reverb unit designed to emulate the haunted, atmospheric character of classic amp-top spring tanks. This analog/digital hybrid circuit utilizes a unique pre-delay range of 30ms to 150ms to create everything from subtle room ambiance to deep, cavernous echoes. By separating the initial attack from the reverberated signal, it allows for distinct slapback tones that remain articulate during fast playing. The current V3 iteration features upgraded op-amps for a lower noise floor and a recalibrated dwell control capable of reaching self-oscillation. A specialized collaboration with the creative studio Brain Dead resulted in a limited edition version featuring custom psychedelic artwork.

Ghost Echo Vintage Voiced Reverb

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