MadeByMike Dream Box

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Transform your sound with the MadeByMike Dream Box, an exceptional overdrive effects pedal crafted for guitarists seeking a blend of classic tones and modern versatility. With its proprietary ASYM Gain Stage, this pedal delivers a dynamic range of overdrive tones, from subtle warmth to aggressive grit, allowing players to sculpt their sound with precision. The Dream Box is designed to respond to your playing nuances, ensuring that your unique style shines through.

The intuitive layout features a trio of knobs for gain, tone, and level, enabling quick adjustments on the fly. Whether you're seeking the soulful bluesy warmth or the edgy crunch of rock, the Dream Box delivers consistently luscious tones. Its compact design ensures it fits snugly on any pedalboard, making it an ideal companion for both studio sessions and live performances.

Engineered with high-grade components, the Dream Box promises durability and reliability. Its true bypass switching ensures your signal remains pristine when the pedal is not in use, preserving the authenticity of your guitar's natural tone. MadeByMike's attention to detail and commitment to quality make this pedal a must-have for discerning musicians looking to elevate their sonic landscape.

Key Features:

Proprietary ASYM Gain Stage for dynamic overdrive tones
Three control knobs: Gain, Tone, and Level
True bypass switching for pure signal integrity
High-grade components for enhanced durability
Compact design suitable for any pedalboard setup

Product specs

Power	9V
Bypass	true bypass
Analog/Digital	analog

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Brett Kingman

Made By Mike : DREAM BOX - Dual IC Muff & DIST II

Brett Kingman

MadeByMike DreamBox Demo

mikelivesley

Made By Mike - DREAM BOX. Run through of this Big Muff & MXR Distortion II in one box

Destroying Amps Gear Demos

Dream Box by Made By Mike - The Siamese Dream pedal

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about MadeByMike Dream Box.

Features and functionality

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The Dream Box combines an op-amp Big Muff with a modded MXR Distortion II; the latter is tweaked to reduce excessive low-end for better usability.
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A tone bypass switch enhances the Big Muff's mids, making it more vibrant and dynamic.
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The dual distortion setup in series amplifies noise, especially with high gain on the second distortion.
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The Dream Box's dual pedal design allows stacking for a versatile sound range, from smooth distortion to tight chugging tones, enhancing its applicability for various rock genres.
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The pedal effectively recreates the guitar tones from Smashing Pumpkins' "Siamese Dream," appealing to fans of the album.
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Combining the Dream Box's Big Muff and MXR Distortion II can achieve a mix of Smashing Pumpkins' fuzz and Alice in Chains' chugging metal tone.
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User experience

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Owners appreciate the Distortion II's surprising versatility, dispelling its negative reputation and complementing the Big Muff's sound.
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Owners report that reducing gain levels can minimize noise, suggesting gain settings greatly influence buzz levels.
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Mods and upgrades

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P90 pickups from The Creamery, specifically designed for Mustangs, have been used for improved tone, fitting easily without extensive modifications.
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Users suggest pairing a Big Muff with a Wampler Triumph to achieve a wall of fuzz while maintaining chugging capabilities by boosting mids and treble.
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Setup and maintenance

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Single coil pickups can cause significant buzz with high-gain settings; using humbucking pickups may reduce noise.
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The MadeByMike Dream Box offers a smoother yet tight distortion tone compared to a RAT, which is often described as "fuzzstortion" based on knob settings.
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bittle

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about 8 years ago

Amazing Pedal

Made in england by madebymike, this one recreates the sound used by billy corgan on siamese dream, it's a dual distortion pedal, one side packs a modified MXR distortion II and the other side it's a modified IC big muff.

I love how it sounds, it gives you plenty of sounds.