43 Results for "Germanium"

Mad Professor Loud‘n Proud: Four-input Marshall tones in a pedal?

The Mad Professor's new Loud‘n Proud pedal is an emulation of the classic four-input Marshall amps used on many great rock albums, and promises some nifty voicing and tone options.

ZVex Russian Fuzz Factory 7 pedal now with Russian GT308Vs

ZVex has stumbled upon a nice stash of old Russian germanium transistors, giving us a new variation on the Fuzz Factory 7 pedal with different tonal properties compared to the standard version.

ZVex Germanium Woolly Mammoth Mod fuzz pedal: Neolithic fuzz tone?

If you enjoy Stone Age dirty, fuzzy riffs then you really should go out and hunt down the new limited edition ZVex Germanium Woolly Mammoth before it becomes extinct!

Magnetic Effects refines its White Atom V3 fuzz circuit for 2018

Like its predecessor, V3 of Magnetic Effects' White Atom fuzz pedal combines silicon and germanium transistors, and adds a new bass response control and an updated EQ.

Pigtronix Philosopher’s Tone Germanium Gold Micro compressor pedal

This new model adds germanium diodes to the Philosopher's Tone pedal and can vary between super clean or a touch dirty depending on how you dial it in - not bad for such a small piglet of an effect.

Deep Space Devices Golem – Clay monster or expressive box of dirt?

This boutique overdrive pedal has access to many parameters and includes both silicon and germanium diodes in the clipping circuit, but is there too much control?

Keeley Germanium Amplifier pedal – handmade by Robert Keeley!

This new single knob controlled preamp is based on a Tungsram AC125 germanium PNP transistor and is available in limited quantities from the Keeley Custom Shop

TK Audio announces DP-2 boutique mic preamp with switchable circuitry at NAMM

Boutique recording gear manufacturer TK Audio announced the DP2, a dual rackmount mic preamp with switchable circuitry. But can the Swedes make a dent in the fiercely competitive premium preamp market?

This week: pedals by Massive FX, BSM and Electro Harmonix

This week we have boutique octave fuzz pedals, Richie Blackmore's box of tricks and a polyphonic, effects-laden synth pedal for you all to check out.

Fuzzrocious lunaReclipse – 12 individual gain stages in one pedal!

With a such a simple design, the lunaReclipse pedal from boutique pedal builders Fuzzrocious has plenty to offer, with a grand total of 12 different gain stages on tap for you to play with.

Keeley Tesla MK III Soviet Fuzz Bender: A ’70s-style Germanium dirtbox

Keeley has launched a new version of its Tesla Fuzz using old Soviet-era 104NU71 germanium transistors. The new pedal is being produced in limited numbers and has a distinct historical styling. Dosvedanya!

Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive – A new dawn for drive tones?

A very well thought out new dual drive pedal from a company with a history of combining DSP with analogue circuits.

Keeley resurrects and relaunches limited edition Holy Fuzz (again!)

The Holy Fuzz is back - but only for limited time. All just marketing hype? Or does it actually offer something you truly cannot get elsewhere?

Black Cat OD-Fuzz Deluxe: Two for the price of one!

Based on an OP275 overdrive and Silicon / Germanium transistors for fuzz, this twin dirt box is vintage and fuzzy!

Magnetic Effects’ Sonic Tailor: A vintage-inspired overdrive from London

This London based boutique effects company are about to release yet another unique circuit with its roots firmly in the past. It's a limited run so could be very popular, but do you need one?

Fredric Effects Accomplished Badger – A Germanium Boost to add to your set

This two-stage pre-amp, boost pedal is a simple yet clever little germanium based design that can be either sweet or dirty depending on how you set it.

KHDK Electronics Scuzz Box: Kirk Hammett likes filthy Germanium fuzz

Metallica's lead guitarist announces his new take on classic germanium '60s style fuzz and its an acid flashback box of fuzziness!

Gross, Filth and Cult: Have a dirty weekend with Joe Gore Pedals

Dirty? Filthy, more like! These pedals promise a couple unique features and a new twist on on classic '60s and '70s classic pedal designs.

Earthquaker Devices launch eight new pedals at NAMM

Earthquaker Devices are launching eight new pedals at NAMM 2016. Not all of them will be available straight away, and one of them may not even be ready for the NAMM Show next week!