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«  Good, but not for me! »

Published on 04/02/14 at 02:45
Analog effect pedal overdrive-boost supposed to reproduce the saturation of a tube amp that is gradually push its limits.
Battery-powered or standard 9v power supply.
One type knob "chicken head" to turn to vary the saturation.
Note that the use of the knob, up to 12 hours, has a variation in the saturation between 12 and 15 hours and reaches a boost volume together with an increase in the saturation, and a slight compression of sound (compression very musical though).

UTILIZATION

There is a button!
Whoever does not do it must have traction problems :)
Editing sounds so childish.

SOUND QUALITY

Used with 2 different electric guitar into an amp Rivera Chubster.
Compared to my other overdrive (OCD) settings on lights (OD minimum), we approach the same record. Personally I was not looking to boost volume and large saturations I prefer a distortion (one of my amp) rather than overdrive, so I do not used it in settings beyond 12 hours.
On my install, this pedal I added more acute in the engagement, which I absolutely did not want. A friend has tested this pedal on his gear and told me they did not have this "concern", so it's probably (or not??) Of my amp that was to come settings.
Another point I found that this pedal is not as good an amp to boost other pedals more "classic" distortion, it made the less clear distortion. Let us be clear, it was not the sound of porridge, however, was rendered less accurate.

OVERALL OPINION

Pedal used a few weeks. I tried many OD (Maxon, Ibanez, OCD, Mi Audio, Boss). From my use it has not convinced me (see paragraph above).
I liked its simplicity but small faults she had to use on my setup (especially the fact that it added more treble) are prohibitive for me.
The value for money is very good, however, for someone who would seek an OD light or average, and / or a volume boost, but not for a booster amp distortion.
With experience, I will not repeat that choice because it does not fit my needs.