iariass's Pedalboard

The Fanclub sounds fantastic, and I think Freqscene makes some really interesting products, including this one. The idea is brilliant: having four different boost types in a compact and minimalist format is fantastic from a design perspective. But perhaps sonically, it could be more versatile. It's fair to say that I use it as a gain preamp, almost always on, and not as a volume boost, so that influences my perception of the pedal.

1. Echoplex preamp: Perhaps the most interesting option in the collection, it simply sounds great, but at the same time, I find it disappointing compared to the others and in the context of the pedal. I think it's too similar to the next boost, and therefore I think it could have been tuned differently to differentiate itself a bit better. On the plus side, it's by far the one I use the most.

2. Transparent boost: It's exactly what its name suggests: a clean-transparent boost, and it works wonderfully. But as I said, the difference with the Echoplex preamp is too subtle, so it's a bit disappointing to have two similar options out of four.

3. Treble Booster: I like this boost because it's perhaps the most effective; it's like a punch of mid-frequency that's anything but subtle, for better or for worse. Excellent for solos.

4. Electra Overdrive: The most different of all; it's not a boost in the traditional sense. I use it less than the others, but it's great for adding grit to the signal and combining it with another pedal.

It's a white version of the RAT with basic mods: simple controls and powerful distortion, an underrated pedal among the 3 series pedals.

A very versatile and compact pedal. First, the reverb sounds great and is very usable across its entire range, from subtle to an almost shoegaze sound. Second, its modulation effects all sound very good; perhaps the flanger is a bit more pronounced than the others (in a negative way), because with the rest you can achieve moderate, fun and subtle effects, I find them all very satisfying to play with. In resume, it's a pedal that surprises with its price and features.