Month: January 2012
Bigfoot FX Magnavibe
I’m bored of dirt layouts (until the next one!) :o) Check the notes on the LED/LDR
Demeter – Compulator
[This post also contains info on the Bajaman Optical Limiter] The Demeter Compulator has been a popular compressor for a while now. It’s got a great level of transparent compression available, is built like and tank and uses decent quality components. Here’s the description from the Demeter website: “The sound of classic studio optical compression … Read more
DAM Drag’n’Fly
Another one requested by a few people. I did a tagboard layout a couple of years ago but it was based on an incorrect schematic so I pulled it and have been meaning to do this one for a while now. Compact version Customary mojo version
Dunlop – Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face
Well, Dunlop have just issued the Eric Johnson Signature Fuzz Face – it’s supposed to give you those “violin” like sustain tones that Eric Johnson is renown for using. Looky at this video for more info (Also, check out that guy’s beard – work of art.): It’s basically the same old Fuzz Face formula with … Read more
MI Audio – Crunch Box
Only joking; here’s the real MI Audio Crunch Box: And here’s an internal shot: The MI Audio Crunch Box is a high gain distortion BeAsT! MI Audio make some great pedals and this is one of their most popular designs. It’s schematic has been out on the DIY scene for a while but I still … Read more
OKKO – Diablo Boost+
Here’s another personal favourite of mine. I just love those ridiculously sized LEDs! Anyway, the OKKO Diablo Boost + was donated to the freestompboxes forum anonymously. It’s a great sounding overdrive/booster that when combined with the extra “+” knob can venture into some pretty high gain territory. Here’s a description from the OKKO website: “The … Read more
Zvex – Super Duper
[images of custom shop Super Duper 2 in 1 pedals – how cool is the butterfly?] Here’s a project I’m adding just because I get a lot of requests for the schematic – it’s the Zvex Super-Duper-2-in-1. Basically two cascaded Super Hard on circuits with a master volume control at the end. Here’s an internal … Read more