I have this pedal, and it's one of the best boosts/ODs I've played so far. Running it into a Matamp, so I wanted to make sure I was only boosting my amp's beautiful tone, not squashing it or destroying it in any way. This thing does just that. This pedal runs at 30 volts, off of its own power adapter. So you really are getting true pre-amp tube tone.
This has two gain stages. The first is the TS clipping diodes in feedback loop and the second has clipping to ground for Rat style distortion. So it goes from soft to soft/hard clipping
Sounds pretty good. From what I am reading the tube contributes no distortion to the sound. All the clipping is solid state. They should be clear about that.
I can't believe that tiny tube would behave like an Electro-Harmonix 12AX7. It sounds good as an overdrive pedal, but you still need the amp and speaker to make it happen. I use a Boss OD-3 for the same job, but my valve amp is scary good. In this demo it sounded like a lot of mid range boost as well as dirt to the signal. Still, Maxon pedals are king!!!
I have a couple of questions Andy (some already asked but not replyed): -Can this pedal set up boost cleans too (like a clean channel)? -About the tube, likely to be replaced someday I suppose. It's easy to find and remove/put a replacement there? I gig a lot so the last question is essential to me, thank you guys! :-)
Hey Andy! Thanks for the cool demo! Is it true that pedals w/ tubes in them are sort of a gimmick because the tubes can't operate at their optimum voltage, and many other pedals already use IC's that do a good job of simulating tube clipping and harmonics? Does a TubeScreamer type pedal sound just as good to your ears?
I meant so that I could try them out myself, I know you cats have them. You dudes always have the coolest stuff. I'd just like to try one out myself. Keep up the killer demos. A.C.
Me either...the more I listen to this pedal the more I like it! I recently got a Lovepedal Provalve 2 from Pro Guitar Shop and it has become my new favorite OD. It's not cheap, but well worth the money. Check out Andy's demo of it.
Dang Andy you must have the coolest job on earth.Trying out the best toys on earth.If Jesus were to have a job it would be this.I want this pedal.i want your job.And all of the toys at the store.
Andy you have the coolest job on earth.Trying out the coolest toys every day.If Jesus were to have a job on earth it would be this.I want this pedal.I want all of the gear from the store.I want your job!!!
I've been waiting to hear these little monsters, I'm hoping that the tone is worth the price. I can't anyone who carries these yet but I'm very very curious.
so you think that the tubes runs the distortion/drive???and so you think that the higher voltage(30V DC as claim on their site) lights up the tube filaments?? I don't think so man!
Not Impressed at all, sounds dirty , I hope this pedal can Boast up Cleans though !! I been looking around for that Ultimate Tube Pedal sound and have not found it Yet!! But Great Demo!! : )
