Dirty Sock Effects Black One V1.5
Made right here in Sydney and based on the infamous ‘life’ circuit, the Black One V1.5 takes this concept further, with a completely redesigned circuit, for a greater breadth of tonal variety and lower noise, while keeping with the original concept of an all-in-one distortion/fuzz box, with a boost that will destroy the clean headroom of even the most stubborn amplifier.
The distortion segment (mass) stays true to the original 80's ‘white logo’ circuit, with some modern updates, including improved buffer circuitry, and the addition of a clipping selector. The clipping switch allows for stock (symmetrical) clipping, op-amp clipping (loud!), and asymmetrical clipping. Different settings change the distortion characteristic of the whole circuit, so choose wisely!
Rounding out the circuit is a foot-switchable JFET booster stage that will deliver more than enough gain to push any amp into natural distortion. Use it to push the front end of your amp or as a subtle clean boost for a little extra level – the choice is yours!
Controls:
Deformation – Controls the amount of distortion, clockwise for more
Refine – Low pass filter, at minimum, there is no filtering. Turn it up to cut treble.
Mass – Output level for the octave/distortion side.
Weight – Output level for the booster, turn it up to shake the walls ;)
Octave – Blends in octave as you turn it up. Counterclockwise = No octave, Clockwise = 100% octave mayhem
Clipping Switch:
-Up = Asymmetrical clipping; less compressed, smoother clipping.
-Middle = No diodes; loud, uncompressed, op-amp distortion
-Down = Symmetrical clipping; classic compressed distortion
Left footswitch (Weight) – Activates the boost
Right Footswitch (Mass)– Activates the octave distortionThis pedal is brand new and comes with a box and associated goodies.