Tag: Boost

AnalogMan BC 109 SunFace vs Skreddy Lunar Module

 

 

AnalogMike  (Mike Piera) and Marc Ahlfs are both well know in today’s large circle of fuzz builders but it wasn’t long ago when that circle was a lot smaller, and these two circuit hounds were the go-tos for vintage styled effects.  Little has changed since then in that regard, but the needs and wants of players certainly have.  Or have they?  Do gear hounds still seek out simple two  knob fuzz boxes, or do they prefer the options afforded by more up to date circuits?  Vintage fuzz is being used by many modern players… Can both be valid in today’s market of strong opinions of what a fuzz “should” be?

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How to set up a SoloDallas STORM (Settings)

The SoloDallas Storm seems to be generating a LOT of interest these days.  More and more it seems to find itself on a lot of gear hound’s must try lists.  It can be used as a simple overdrive, output booster or a Character booster.  On top of all of this it can be used as a single knob compressor. Continue reading “How to set up a SoloDallas STORM (Settings)”

Fulltone 2B Review

 

A boost with a built in limiter that…ummmm…limits its boost?  Yep, leave it to Mike Fuller to come up with something as wacky (and frankly, as useful) as that.  Even with only two controls, this problem solving pedal offers a surprisingly large amount of tones. Continue reading “Fulltone 2B Review”