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Audiofanzine FR
Published on 12/05/08 at 22:13
(Originally written by Vincent.ponsignon/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
The Gemini provides two distortions. The first one reminds me of a TS9 and the other one a DS1 but you can't use both effects simultaneously. You have to use either one or the other. It's not a big deal because the enhanced DS1-like pedal is perfect with the clean channel, and even better with the lead channel of your amp which allows you to get a heavy distortion sound.
UTILIZATION
The pedal is very easy to use: in, out with a save button plus bright to set the light intensity around the controls. Each pedal has the following controls: drive, tone and level. A short and very clear user's manual is provided with the pedal. It includes Steve's favorite settings and his list of gear.
SOUND QUALITY
Both effects sound great for heavy metal. You'd better buy another pedal for nu metal. I play an 7-string Ibanez Universe with a Marshall TSL 100 amp head and I set the gain to 8 in the crunch channel. I like both effects of this pedal. They provide the warm sound of a TS9 and DS1, but the latter sounds a bit harder than the first one.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for two days. I knew exactly what I was looking for and this time I wasn't disappointed. And to top it off it isn't too expensive. You get two effects for the price of one pedal. 10/10 regarding the value for money. I tried out a lot of other models before buying it. I was looking for something that sounded like a boosted DS1 with a Tube Screamer or a Distortion a MXR Distortion III instead of the DS1. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again, in spite of the multiple products on the market.
The Gemini provides two distortions. The first one reminds me of a TS9 and the other one a DS1 but you can't use both effects simultaneously. You have to use either one or the other. It's not a big deal because the enhanced DS1-like pedal is perfect with the clean channel, and even better with the lead channel of your amp which allows you to get a heavy distortion sound.
UTILIZATION
The pedal is very easy to use: in, out with a save button plus bright to set the light intensity around the controls. Each pedal has the following controls: drive, tone and level. A short and very clear user's manual is provided with the pedal. It includes Steve's favorite settings and his list of gear.
SOUND QUALITY
Both effects sound great for heavy metal. You'd better buy another pedal for nu metal. I play an 7-string Ibanez Universe with a Marshall TSL 100 amp head and I set the gain to 8 in the crunch channel. I like both effects of this pedal. They provide the warm sound of a TS9 and DS1, but the latter sounds a bit harder than the first one.
OVERALL OPINION
I've been using it for two days. I knew exactly what I was looking for and this time I wasn't disappointed. And to top it off it isn't too expensive. You get two effects for the price of one pedal. 10/10 regarding the value for money. I tried out a lot of other models before buying it. I was looking for something that sounded like a boosted DS1 with a Tube Screamer or a Distortion a MXR Distortion III instead of the DS1. I wouldn't hesitate to buy it again, in spite of the multiple products on the market.