Dunwich Amplification General Discussion

[Fuzzonaut]

I really appreciate the feedback! I have not heard much yet from customers about this design and its probably the most creative idea ive had in 5 years or more.

It's a really great design, simple and yet very effective.

What I forgot to mention is that it also works the other way around, of course - take out the reverb (via mix knob) and just put on some octave on the clean - boom, there's your Meatbox (sound-a-like).

The only knob I didn't move since I touched it first and put it on noon is Sub - is this just volume? Or does it also do something else?

 

[dunwichamps]

It's a really great design, simple and yet very effective.

What I forgot to mention is that it also works the other way around, of course - take out the reverb (via mix knob) and just put on some octave on the clean - boom, there's your Meatbox (sound-a-like).

The only knob I didn't move since I touched it first and put it on noon is Sub - is this just volume? Or does it also do something else?

Basically the raw sub volume level. That way you can have even finer control over the mix ratio in the dry or wet. The mix controls for the octave just control the % mix ratio while sub controls the actual sub volume max.

If you drive the sub up you can get really crazy low frequency noise in the reverb if you drive it hard and start clipping the protection LEDs which is where the usual distortion is being introduced in the wet signal.

 

[dunwichamps]

Super Volt Thrower prototype is built:

 

[nshuman]

Super Volt Thrower prototype is built:

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So... what is super about it? And will there be a pre order thing?

 

[dunwichamps]

So... what is super about it? And will there be a pre order thing?

Active Mids - 20dB cut or boost and Blend

It is not the same mid control on the VT125Bs, it does not color the sound at noon.

Also just a big improvement in build simplicity.

Preorders? Maybe.

 

[nshuman]

Active Mids - 20dB cut or boost and Blend

It is not the same mid control on the VT125Bs, it does not color the sound at noon.

Also just a big improvement in build simplicity.

Preorders? Maybe.

I’ll definitely take one if they become available. The original VT is still one of my favourite pedals.

 

[mrwood4]

Active Mids - 20dB cut or boost and Blend

It is not the same mid control on the VT125Bs, it does not color the sound at noon.

Also just a big improvement in build simplicity.

Preorders? Maybe.

Definitely interested!

 

[dunwichamps]

The only design decision is the center frequency of the mid boost.

Originally I wanted to make is 3 way selectable but I ran out of space to add that so its currently only at a single frequency. Matt wanted 500 Hz so its parked there at the moment but it could change, its just 2 caps which basically control that value.

 

[Matt Dean]

Might as well show off the top... cause it’s so bad-A.

 

[bassboysam]

The only design decision is the center frequency of the mid boost.

Originally I wanted to make is 3 way selectable but I ran out of space to add that so its currently only at a single frequency. Matt wanted 500 Hz so its parked there at the moment but it could change, its just 2 caps which basically control that value.

just make it as big as the big box WF

 

[TSmith92]

Might as well show off the top... cause it’s so bad-A.

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Nice, thanks for reminding me to buy the new Conan.

 

[Matt Dean]

It’s a killer record... and as you perceptively note, it is the inspiration for the pedal art.

 

[TSmith92]

It’s a killer record... and as you perceptively note, it is the inspiration for the pedal art.

Yeah, it's a great album. I wish there were more originals and less live songs though. I like the faster pace of some of the songs.

 

[monsterthompson]

This doesn't suck. Not at all.

 

[Johnny Mac]

I grabbed a 125b Volt Thrower from the classifieds and it arrived yesterday. I jammed on it briefly tonight, and the pedal currently on my board that's most at-risk is my Broughton Terraformer. I like the VT at high gain but I think my favorite sounds were low-gain and no clipping to add some crunch. I could see this as an always-on pedal but I need to experiment with it more.

 

[socialleper]

On an EP I am currently working on, I put my Psychonaut (Bass Overdriver prototype) together with the VT. I'm playing the on a Spector Euro 5LX DI'ed into Amplitube. I am also using a Broughton custom blend for additional clean tone.

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[Matt Dean]

So I finally got around to putting my new blended Volt Thrower on my board... I’ve had a super bad head cold all week and the pedal has been sitting unboxed in my studio... Anyway, the art on this pedal fits it’s character perfectly as the pedal is BRUTAL. The controls seem to be fairly interactive and after spending some time dialing it in, I’ve been getting some wonderfully heavy distortion, although I’ve had to use the active pad on my amp as the pedal puts out a hot signal.

Edit: did good and long session tonight with my new super VT and am totally digging it. I’ve always loved the VT and this is next level. Obviously it’s not a standard VT. I had Nick put in a Germanium clipping diode in place of the High Si diode. The mid control thickens things up and the blend adds clean low end... and to my ears and taste it’s perfect.

 

[2010P]

I just got my custom Bass Overdriver. Kicks total butt. Smooth TS sound with a blend. Very cutting pedal!

 

[Matt Dean]

I just got my custom Bass Overdriver. Kicks total butt. Smooth TS sound with a blend. Very cutting pedal!

Pics?

 

[Matt Dean]

Ok... one more just cause I think it’s a killer graphic for what I think is the king of doom pedals.