Crazy Tube Circuits Heatseeker Overdrive/Distortion Pedal
The sound of a classic wireless system meets three iconic amps that helped shape the history of rock. From its inception/invention, in the mid-70s, this wireless system has been the secret recipe to major rock guitar rigs. The magic ingredient lies to its analog preamp/ tone enhanc- er circuit that expands the dynamic response and harmonics of any signal that goes through it. By producing a modern recreation of this hidden gem, we have ensured enough percussive attack to spice up your tone.
Utilizing an all-analog JFET circuit, running on 27 volts via an internal voltage boost, we have captured the tone and feel of three British tube amplifiers synonymous with the sound of rock and roll with excellent clean-to-mean dynamic response. Our "WoS" (Wall of Sound) circuit opens up the soundstage by increasing output and adding thundering lows and dense high mids. The effect is similar to "adding" a wall of amp heads and full stacks to your rig!
A passive effects loop gives you the option to connect your beloved pedals between the two sections, building your ideal rig.
Controls:
BOOST/ENHANCE SECTION
enhance: enhance (accentuate) your guitar signal's dynamic response and harmonics as you turn clockwise.
level: control the output of the BOOST/ENHANCE circuit. Turn it up (clockwise) for up to 15db of clean gain (with the enhance knob maxed out) to drive your amp or distortion pedal harder for greater gain and sustain.
AMP SECTION (1):
volume (2): control the amount of amp drive/saturation. From a sparky vintage clean to thick rock and hard rock tones.
amp voicing toggle switch (3): a smart switching setup adapts the internal circuit to match the sonic qualities of three iconic amps:
• 45 beautiful cleans to dynamic and crunchy rhythm tones.
• SL super iconic lead sounds.
• MV late 70s master volume valve saturation tones.
bass: adjust the amount of low frequencies.
mid: adjust the amount of mid frequencies.
treble: adjust the amount of high frequencies.
presence: boost or cut the upper mid and high frequencies. Use in conjunction with the treble control to set the high end frequency response.
master: set the output volume of the AMP section.
Wall of Sound (WoS) toggle switch (3): engage the "Wall of Sound" circuit. We have carefully tuned this circuit at the output of the AMP section to increase the soundstage.
FOOTSWITCHES: engage or bypass the BOOST/ENHANCE and AMP sections. Both sections are true bypass via high quality relays.
POWER-UP BYPASS STATE PRESET:
On power-up both LEDs will blink and then go in bypass mode by default. Hold the footswitch(es) during power-up to change the default function to engaged (on state). Repeat the procedure above to restore the previous setting. This function comes in especially handy to people that use remote pedal switchers/loopers as they only set the state of the pedal once and then operate from the controller.