DOD Guitar Effects

I purchased this Pedal a few weeks ago, needing some heavy distortion. I bought it from www.Music123.com who was having a sale on them. I paid $35.00 for the pedal. Which is great because normally it is about $80.00. I love the distortion that this pedal punches out!!! It is so crunchy and heavy. I also like the look of the pedal. It is black with red splatters all over it to simulate blood. Also, for the Level it says R.I.P., Low it says GUTS, Mid it says PAIN, and High it says SCREAM. The only thing I don't like about this pedal is that it is capable of blowing speakers really easily, which it says in the manual. If you turn the low and mid up and the high down, it can easily blow it. The construction is awesome, it's got a solid metal contruction and the pedal works great. It never gets stuck or doesn't work. If you need a heavy distortion that screams metal, you gotta buy this pedal. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I bought this along time ago for $50 dollars at a guitar store i passed on a trip. This was my first effect pedal and great for lead bass. i use this for hight end and a digitech bass driver for low end distortion i dont regret buying it nto much the battery life for it is good comparied to my digitechs tank I've dropped it alot and the only thing wriong with it are a few paint nicks if you liek playing metal and want a sound no one will expect use this when I adition for a band i get odd looks then they hear my sound and im usually in. This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I got this fx pedal off of ebay for 42 bucks total. I got this pedal because I tried it once and I loved the different options and the amount of different fuzz and noise types. I like the sound emitted from this unit. It provides a lot of different outputs and is easy to carry. I don't like the way you have to bank every so often. I wish it was made of metal alloys instead of hard plastic. It is about the size of paper 11" X 8.5". I couldn't live w/o this fx processor/pedal This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

1/4 inch in and out metal housing terrible stomp switch of plastic crappiness level, tone, and gain controls 9v battery or plug in powered UTILIZATION This pedal is junk. I'll just be blunt about it, no bones about it, no beating around the bush - it is pure trash. Filth, rubbish, slime, muck. Yes, it can make your signal dirty. But it imparts so much hiss to the sound, with a cheap, ratty, nasty distorted tone that Link Wray would even turn his nose up at. It doesn't saturate like it should, the tone control just muddies up the sound more, and the switch is utter garbage. This pedal would be a better paperweight than a sound processing unit. If you want people to boo you, this is the best thing you can plug in. It sounds like terrible blended with awful and topped with no good. SOUND QUALITY Sound quality is horrid. This sounds like you've stepped on the "garbage disposal" switch upon use. Turn up the tone, and you get "horror movie chainsaw death". Turn it down, and you get "muffled chloroform screams". If they would have marketed this pedal just like the last 3 sentences (aka - "honestly") then this pedal would have seemed pretty cool and kitschy. Instead, splash - this is trash. If you play this, they will leave. OVERALL OPINION This. Pedal. Sucks. I'm sorry to be so negative - I like a lot of things, really. But this unit does not cut it. It is the antithesis to good tone. Have you ever seen one of your guitar heroes using this pedal? No? There's a great reason why - it is putrescence at it's worst. Boo. I'd say the best advice is to give this to a young kid that's learning to play, but you'll just discourage him from playing. Use this to hide valuables around the house, not to make music with.

Awhile back, Yngwie Malmsteen teamed up with DOD to create his own signature boost pedal. The boost is modeled after his famous grey DOD250 but with some slightly different tweaks. It features the same level and gain knobs that you'll find on any other DOD250, so there's not much that's changed on the outside aside from the graphics and name. For those wondering, the name is after his favorite Ferrari - the Ferrari 308. UTILIZATION These things are built like tanks. Seriously, you can stomp on them all day without any issues. I love how small they are, too. This should have no problems finding a place on even the most cramped pedal board. The biggest thing I dislike about this pedal is the jack. It's not your standard Boss style barrel jack. DOD uses these headphone style jacks, so you'll probably need an adapter if you want to run it via a wall wart. SOUND QUALITY The pedal itself is modeled after the DOD250, but it's not the exact same. This actually has a bit more treble than the regular ones. I find the extra treble to be a bit too harsh compared to the original DOD250, but it's not a bad pedal at all. A few tweaks can bring it right back into DOD250 spec. There's a little tone suckage, but it's very minimal. Those looking for an oldschool boost like Yngwie will be fairly pleased with the sound. I usually find myself wanting a tone knob on these pedals, though. OVERALL OPINION If you're looking for an oldschool boost, this can do the trick. It's nicely built and is pretty good for the price. However, I think there are better versions of this pedal out there that sound more musical. Then again, it's hard to argue the price they go for, especially used. If you're searching for your first boost, it's probably a toss up between this, the MXR Distortion III and the Bad Monkey.

The DOD FX87 Edge, also known as the Psycho Acoustic Processor, is an effects pedal, originally designed for acoustic instruments. I've used it with both acoustic and electric guitar, however. The pedal is an analog one, with 1/4" connections for input and output, a nine volt battery compartment, and a jack for a nine volt power supply as well. It isn't going to be rack mountable since it's a stomp box and is engaged with your foot. UTILIZATION Without exaggeration, the DOD FX87 Edge is the simplest pedal on the planet as it's only got a single knob! You literally cannot get easier than this one, and the one parameter is vague enough just to be labeled 'process.' It's basically and exciter/enhancer pedal, giving you tone a quick boost on the high end mostly. A manual surely shouldn't be necessary here. SOUND QUALITY The pedal definitely does as advertised, as the DOD FX87 Edge is a nice little enhancer pedal that does a nice job for live shows. I don't think I'd use something like this in the studio, but it's definitely useful for shows where you might be looking to cut through the mix easier. Having used it on both acoustic and electric guitar, I'd say it's more effective on acoustic, but isn't useless for electric either. I'm not sure that I would buy one of these for my guitar rig, but I certainly see it's worth. OVERALL OPINION It doesn't seem like there are too many of these pedals floating around, nor do I thikn it's worth seeking out the DOD FX87 Edge. However, if you do see one on the cheap and/or get a chance to check it out, it's certainly a useful pedal that can come in handy for live shows when you're looking to excite, or get a bit of a cleaner boost to your sound. This pedal should be pretty cheap if you can find one used, so if you might need something like this, the FX87 could be a good way to go...

The DOD FX84 Milk Box is primarily a compression pedal, but also has what they call a frequency expander. The pedal has 1/4" connections for input and output, and is powered by either a nine volt battery or power supply. It can't be rack mounted in any way, as it is a foot pedal. UTILIZATION The configuration of the DOD FX84 Milk Box is overall very easy to understand. If you are new to compression pedals and are just looking to get into the game, this will be a good transition for you. It simply has parameters for level, compress, hi expander, and attack. The hi expander is something that isn't normally found with compression pedals, but is nice to have in addition. I've never had a need to look at the manual for the FX84, as it is easy enough to figure out how to use without one. SOUND QUALITY I can't say that the DOD FX84 Milk Box is my favorite compression pedals out there, but overall it does have a pretty good sound. I've used the pedal in tandem with a Gibson SG and a Vox AC 30, just for some light compression, and this definitely got the job done for just playing around with it to get a tighter tone. It is better for lead than for rhythm in my opinion, as it will give you a nice amount of sustain. It isn't as good for getting tight, rhythmic guitar tones as far as I'm concerned... OVERALL OPINION I've used and recorded with a lot of different compression pedals out there, and even though the DOD FX84 Milk Box isn't one of my favorites by a long shot, it still will get the job done. Compared with some of the other compression pedals on the market, the DOD FX84 Milk Box doesn't hold up very well. However, for pedals in this price range, this is a pretty good deal. Even though this pedal is no longer being man, it didn't get discontinued all too long ago, so locating one at a good price should be easy if you're interested in getting one...

The DOD FX25 Envelope Filter comes in a few different versions, but this review is for the older one as shown in the picture. I believe there is a newer model of the pedal that has three parameters rather than two, but none of them are currently be made anymore. This is an analog pedal with 1/4 inch connections and powering options for a nine volt battery or power supply. This isn't rack mountable as it is a stomp box. UTILIZATION Using the DOD FX25 Envelope Filter really couldn't be any simpler. The pedal has two knobs for range and sensitivity, and that's all that you have to work with with the FX25. This makes using the pedal extremely user friendly, but does limit what you can do with it a bit. I don't think that anyone at all with have problems understanding how to use this pedal, but if you are an absolute beginner and aren't sure what the parameters do or mean, the manual should be able to help you out, though I don't think it is necessary. SOUND QUALITY I haven't used the DOD FX25 Envelope Filter on any sort of recording, but have used the pedal in tandem with a Fender Strat and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb, so I got a pretty clean idea of what the pedal sounds like. You can definitely do some interesting things with the DX25, but as far as sound quality is concerned, this isn't my favorite pedal. It isn't as realistic or clean sounding as I would expect more modern versions of the pedal to be. However, the pedal definitely has some merit as it can be used in a lot of creative ways. I do wish that it was a bit more versatile, but the basic sounds that you can get are pretty cool and useful. OVERALL OPINION This version of the DOD FX25 Envelope Filter won't cost you too much money at all if you want to seek out a used one, which is probably the best thing that the pedal has going for it. It allows users access to some cool auto and envelope filtering at a very low cost. There are certainly a ton of pedals out there that sound better than this one and are more versatile, but if you want a guitar envelope filter that will cost very little to start off with, the DOD FX25 is something worth checking out for sure.

The DOD FX13 Gonkulator Ring Modulator is a very unique pedal, even in the world of ring modulation. The pedal is analog based with pretty standard characteristics, including a 1/4 inch input and output and a nine volt battery compartment. I believe the pedal can also be powered with a nine volt power supply, but I've only powered it up with a battery. This isn't rack mountable as it is a foot pedal. UTILIZATION Using the DOD FX13 Gonkulator Ring Modulator isn't hard, but getting used to what each parameter does isn't as easy as you'd like. The pedal is really designed for users who are unfamiliar with ring modulation and the parameters that come along with it, as it substitutes each with a different name. While this did throw me off a bit, I would imagine that some less experienced users might find this a little less confusing, though at the same time the names that it gives the parameters aren't any less unrecognizable. From left to right, the pedal has knobs for 'suck', 'smear', 'gunk', and 'heave', all parameter names that I've never seen on anything else and don't expect to. However, once I was able to play with the pedal a bit I was able to see what each parameter does, although I couldn't pin point each one and match it up with its traditional ring modulator name. I've never seen the manual, but I'd definitely recommend checking it out if you're at all confused. SOUND QUALITY The DOD FX13 Gonkulator Ring Modulator is definitely a bonafide ring modulator with all the bells and whistles that you would want from one. I'm assuming that if you're looking at this review, you know a bit about ring modulation, and know that it is certainly the most far out effects processor you can get. The sound of this pedal is warm in nature and definitely has a lot of versatility between the four obscurely named parameters. I've used the pedal with a Fender Strat and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb, so I got a pretty good idea of what the pedal truly sounds like, although I do believe that the pedal would work well within just about any set up. OVERALL OPINION I haven't seen too many DOD FX13s out there for sale, but they do show up on eBay. The price of these pedals varies a good deal, as some people hold these high in regard while some don't. As far as getting a good ring modulator goes, this is still probably one of the cheapest ways to do so. Of course it doesn't hold a candle to the Moog Ring Modulator, but if you're looking for a simpler pedal with a good tone quality that will get you the basic ring mod sounds and then some, the FX13 will do the job for sure.

The DOD 250 is an overdrive pedal designed for use with electric guitar but suitable for any electronic instrument. It is an analog pedal that has a 1/4 inch input and a 1/4 inch output. It can be powered by either a nine volt battery or power supply and isn't rack mountable as it is a foot pedal. UTILIZATION Using the DOD 250 couldn't be any easier than it is as it only has two parameters in total. The pedal simply has a knob for gain and a knob for level and that is all of the parameters that the pedal has to offer. Even though this makes it an extremely easy pedal to use, it does take away from the versatility of the pedal in terms of different tones. I don't believe that a manual is necessary as it is easy enough to use without one. SOUND QUALITY The sounds that are possible with the DOD 250 are pretty cool overall. While I'm not blown away by the sound of this pedal, it is usable pedal and does have a vintage overdrive vibe to it. It is definitely better suited as a pedal for live shows rather than in the studio because it isn't all that expensive and can take some wear and tear and is probably best suited for a simple boost of overdrive. I've used the pedal mostly with a Fender Strat and a '76 Fender Twin Reverb, so I think I'm getting an accurate depiction of what this pedal sounds like. There are definitely some better sounding overdrive pedals out there, but if you are looking for a good sound overdrive pedal that won't cost you too much money, the DOD 250 will definitely get the job done. OVERALL OPINION All in all, the DOD 250 isn't my favorite overdrive pedal but definitely isn't bad and is useful to have around. I would definitely recommend an Ibanez Tube Screamer over this pedal, but I would encourage those interested to try out a few of the top overdrive pedals out there to see what will work best for you and the sound that you are going for. The reissue of this pedal is a bit cheaper than the older one, but both won't cost you too much money and are definitely a good deal for an overdrive pedal.

The DOD FX40 Graphic EQ is a six band equalizer made for the electric guitar. It has a 1/4 inch input and output and can be powered by either a 9 volt power supply or battery. It isn't a rackable unit as it is a stomp box. UTILIZATION The make up of the DOD FX40 Graphic EQ is extremely easy to follow and has an overall very high level in terms of ease of use. It simply has six bands and another slider for overall level. The frequency bands are each fixed at frequencies that pertain to guitar, including 100 Hz, 200 Hz, 400 Hz, 800 Hz, 1600 Hz, and 3200 Hz. Each slider gives you the ability to cut or boost 18 dB above or below, which is more than enough needed to get the job done. The manual for the DOD FX40 Graphic EQ isn't a necessary to have and I can't speak to how helpful it is or not as I've never seen it. SOUND QUALITY The sound quality of the DOD FX40 Graphic EQ isn't all that great in my opinion. While it certainly is possible to boost your guitar level with this pedal, as far as using it as a traditional EQ goes, it is pretty limited in its use. The frequencies are fixed at good positions for the most part, but I'd rather have the ability to choose my own. It also seems to color your tone, and not in a good way. It feels like it cuts out some of the signal and certainly isn't true bypass by any stretch as well, meaning that even when it is not engaged it will take away a bit from your sound. I've only used this pedal with electric guitar, but would work just the same for acoustic guitar or keyboards. I wouldn't use this for bass guitar as the fixed frequencies don't translate. OVERALL OPINION I first used the DOD FX40 Graphic EQ about two years ago and can't say I would recommend it to anyone as I'm not a fan of the sound quality at all. It colors your sound and takes away more than it will give you. Although it is cheap don't be fooled as it isn't worth any amount of money. Do not waste your time with this pedal as there are plenty of other EQ pedals out there for reasonable prices that sound way better.

The DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz is a really simple fuzz pedal designed for use with electric guitar, but is suitable for any electronic instrument. It is an analog pedal that has a 1/4 inch and output and is powered by either a 9 volt battery or a 9 volt power supply. It is not a rack mountable unit as it is a stomp box. UTILIZATION The make up of the DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz pedal is just about as basic as it gets, as it only contains three knobs for volume, tone, and fuzz. All users should have no problems at all with this pedal because of this simple configuration of this pedal. I don't have the manual for this pedal, but it is really easy to use and it isn't necessary. SOUND QUALITY The sound of the DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz is about average, but is definitely usable and is good for use on the stage. I've only used this pedal with electric guitar, but it is suitable for keyboards or bass guitar if you so choose. The fuzz is pretty nice, but at times can come off a little tinny and not as full bodied as one would like. This being said, the DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz is fine for live shows, but I wouldn't really recommend it for use in the recording studio. OVERALL OPINION I've been using the DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz for about five or six years and while I like this pedal, it isn't my favorite fuzz pedal by a long shot. The price is what makes this pedal such a good deal as you get a pretty good fuzz sound for a dirt cheap price. It isn't exactly made all that sturdily, but should be okay as long as you treat it well. If you are looking to spend close to no money to get a decent fuzz pedal, the DOD FX52 Classic Fuzz is indeed worth a shot.