Tools, Tones and Toys for Guitarists
[Note] This post also contains the Bearfoot FX Dyna Red Distortion [Note] Everyone loves the Dyna Red – A great sounding overdrive/distortion circuit from Born of BJFe. A great, dynamic response with a smooth top end ar features of this great unit. Here’s a demo video; Check out the schematic here; This schematic was reversed … Read more
Moody Sounds Mushroom Echo Controls/ *Optical Sensor: controls pitch & echo*White Knob: sensitivity control*Red Knob: controls repeat amount*Mode Switch: switches between normal mode and optical sensor *True Bypass *9v and 12v power option You may be saying to yourself “Hmm, doesn’t sound like much.” Which is perfect for the surprise that lies in store for … Read more
This is a nice project, again from the Freestompboxes disection table. A very dynamic, natural sounding overdrive from Marc at Skreddy pedals. I know lots of guys out there have been asking for this. So here is a schematic 🙂 Demo video is here: Check out the full thread on the discussion of the Screwdriver … Read more
WMD FatMan envelope filter Some of my favorite effects pedals have always been envelope filters, the unique shape of sounds they create is almost impossible to shy away from. It is one of the few effects that doesn’t discriminate, can be used in just about every type of music, and will instantly make even the … Read more
DEEP TRIP Kryptone Let the gates of hell and heaven be awakened, let it all come crashing down. Imagine what would rain down, imagine the sound. A sea of galloping, rumbling tone, shaking the earth with a growl so lovely it could only be harnessed and used in music. When I came upon Deep Trip … Read more
There isn’t one stompbox junkie out there who has not heard of Maxon’s effects pedals. What they’ve done for the music scene with their killer effects and builds has held tight since first they peaked their head in the early 70’s. Many of you might not know it but Maxon actually started out as a … Read more
The musician, how he strives to find that special tone that lives within him. He sits patiently experimenting with endless combinations of settings and levels, hoping to strike gold. Some access their dream tone though skill, some with a fine ear, and others simply by chance. With all the wonderful gear available today I’d say … Read more
Yep. It’s here alright, I actually drew the schematic up on this one! – Check it out. Note that the power supply in the scheme is not the original switching type as used in the nano. It’ll make no difference to the sound, all the power supply needs to do it provide 230VDC to those … Read more
In the midst of all that is going on with the underground pedal building scene, there are a handful of cats in the mainstream circle who have kept things real fresh, and real real. There is I’m sure not one of you that has not heard of T-Rex Engineering’s effects pedals, and for good reason … Read more
Well, well, well. I just built this thing up. What a suprise – I loved it, which is a suprise seeing as I loath the sound of the “Tube Sound Fuzz” that this circuit seems to have taken it’s inspiration from. I really love the Bias control and the tone control is very effective too. … Read more