The Black Cat OD-1 (a.k.a. Freddie Fuzz) is an original design Fred created based on the unique properties of the OP275, a dual operational amplifier chip made by Analog Devices. The OP275 is a high-quality op-amp that gives a distinctive linear output waveform. The Black Cat OD-1 can go from clean, to slightly crunchy, to all-out saturated distortion.

It is unique in that it is extremely sensitive to the guitar; it responds to the player’s pick attack, and like a good Fuzz Face, it cleans up well when you roll back the volume on the guitar. The Black Cat OD-1 has been used by Scott Henderson, Steve Lukather, Beck, Lyle Workman, Kyle Cook (Matchbox Twenty), and many others.

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OD-1

Der neue Stereo Black Cat Vibe verwendet die gleiche Schaltung wie der ursprüngliche Black Cat Vibe, mit dem Zusatz von zwei aufregenden neuen Funktionen: 1) Zweite Ausgangsbuchse für echten Stereobetrieb und 2) Verbesserte Stromversorgungsschaltung für 12 V Gleichstrom oder 12 V Wechselstrom (wie das Original). Das stimmt, der neue Stereo Black Cat Vibe läuft jetzt mit Gleichstrom, was ihn mit jedem Multipedal-Brick-Netzteil kompatibel macht, das 12 V Gleichstrom mit einem Mindeststrom von 400 mA liefern kann. Der Black Cat Vibe gilt unter vielen als der beste Univibe-Effekt, der je hergestellt wurde, und wurde von vielen bekannten Musikern wie Trey Anastasio, Steve Lukather, Scott Henderson und Michael Landau verwendet.

The new Stereo Black Cat Vibe uses the same circuit as the original Black Cat Vibe, with the addition of two exciting new features: 1) Second output jack for true stereo operation, and 2) Enhanced power supply circuitry to accommodate 12V DC power, or 12V AC (like the original). That’s right, the new Stereo Black Cat Vibe now runs on DC power, which makes it compatible with any multi-pedal brick type power supply unit that can supply 12V DC with a minimum current of 400mA. The Black Cat Vibe has garnered a reputation among many as the best Univibe effect ever made, and has been used by many well-known players, such as Trey Anastasio, Steve Lukather, Scott Henderson, and Michael Landau.

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Stereo Vibe

The Black Cat OD-Fuzz Hybrid is a versatile, two-channel distortion/fuzz box that combines the Black Cat OD-1 with a Germanium/Silicon Hybrid Fuzz Face in one pedal. Each channel of the OD-Fuzz has its own set of controls with separate LEDs for each side. The two channels can be used separately or together in combination. Each effect has its own distinct sound, but the blend of both channels together will yield an incredibly wide range of tonal possibilities, from slightly overdriven to full-blown fuzz. The controls become highly interactive when both effects are engaged.