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8 iconic drive circuits in one pedal

The NUX DRIVE CORE DELUXE MKII (WASABI DRIVE) is an overdrive pedal that combines 8 distinct circuits, offering a wide range of tones. From the iconic Texas Blues to the Nashville Overdrive, you can effortlessly dial in your perfect drive sound using the intuitive rotary knob.

By holding the footswitch, you can engage or disengage the Post Boost, adding up to 7dB of gain, making it ideal for solos without the need for an additional boost pedal.

100% Analog Circuit and Lossless Tone Switching

The DRIVE CORE DELUXE MKII features a 100% pure analog circuit with 8 distinct TS-style sounds, effortlessly switched via high-quality relay circuitry, ensuring no loss of tone and achieving a perfectly authentic sound reproduction.

Perfectly excels as both a DRIVE BOOST and MAIN TONE OVERDRIVE.

The OG-1 is a PastFx limited run of the 3403 early version OD-1 with bonus SD-1 addition.

The initial motivation was to reward "PastFx V.I.P" customers with something unique to say thank you for their loyalty.

Features of OG-1:

• True Bypass
• OD/SD mode. (Tone control only active in SD mode)
• 14 pin 3403 IC
• Presence pushbutton switch (Press in for additional high frequencies)
• Clipping is Asymmetrical. (Press SYM pushbutton for symmetrical clipping)
• 3 Way Bass switch. Middle position is stock, Up is bass boost, down is bass cut
• Internal led brightness control
• 9v DC operation 2.1mm Boss style negative tip jack.
• Current draw OD mode approx 10mA, SD mode approx 80mA

The Retiklon is a PastFx limited run pedal based a famous overdrive pedal containing the sometimes noisy surgepump / voltage doubler chip.

We have previously avoided making many of the cliche pedal designs from the past, as the market is currently saturated with clones.

However due to making a large proportion of modulation effects, we began to notice a pattern of customers contacting us about noise issues they were experiencing.

The common theme was that the end user had a an overdrive pedal or a clone which had a particular power converter chip in its design.

Now noise doesnt always showup on everyones pedalboards, however on more complex pedalboards, we noticed the repositioning or removal of this type of pedal resolved the noise issues.

This situation made us ponder if we could design a circuit that captures all the nuances of the original, while omitting this component.

Our design wizard reluctantly went to work and came up with a circuit that we are very chuffed with. We also added some extra fancy decorative parts. Its not everyday you have a Reticon Sad1024 or a token carbon comp resistor in an overdrive.

We included these components as we have been told that sometimes "rare fancy obsolete parts makes a good pedal even better!"

Features of RetiKlon:

• True Bypass
• No surge pump / voltage doubler / buck converter chips!
• Pushbutton buffered bypass switch - (True bypass is not pressed position)
• Includes Reticon SAD1024 BBD chip (for decorative purposes only)
• Presence toggle switch (Red Mode / toggle up) = Stock (Blue Mode / down) for additional high frequencies)
• Bass control 12 oclock approx stock
• Treble, Gain, Ouput controls
• Germanium Clipping Diodes
• 18-24v DC operation 2.1mm Boss style negative tip jack.

The Volga Preamp religiously recreates the crystal cleans and moderate saturation of the Sovtek MIG 50 amp. Designed entirely with JFETS that have been meticulously and exhaustively voiced, paired, and biased to match the frequency response of one very special MIG 50 - mine (serial #000931).

Plenty of chime on tap, a touch of compression, natural-sounding amp-like breakup, a generous dose of low end harmonics, and punchy mids if you want’m.

The controls include volume on your overall output, a three-way channel switch that lets you choose between the different voicings of channel I (warm) and channel II (bright). Or, get the best of both worlds and run them together. The three-band EQ (treble, middle, bass), and presence control interact just like the amp, so ...you know, think “amp” not “pedal” when dialing it in.

Dive into a sonic wonderland with the Amplified Nation Wonderland Overdrive v2 50-watt Tube Head, where boutique craftsmanship meets vintage-inspired tone. This amplifier head is a tonal treasure chest, featuring two cascading channels that seamlessly transition from crystalline cleans to harmonically rich overdrive. The clean channel, reminiscent of classic American styles, provides an ideal platform for your pedals, while the drive channel introduces a mid-forward growl that commands attention.

Crafted with precision, the Wonderland Overdrive includes a 3-band EQ alongside Bright, Mid, and Deep switches for meticulous sound sculpting. A tube-powered spring reverb adds lush, ambient depth, while the built-in effects loop ensures effortless integration with your pedalboard. The amp's half-power attenuator allows you to achieve those coveted cranked-up tones at a more neighbor-friendly volume level.

Each Wonderland Overdrive is handwired using premium components like Orange Drop capacitors and Hammond transformers, ensuring exceptional sound and durability. And with a rugged powder-coated aluminum chassis, this amplifier is as robust as it is sonically versatile. Whether you're exploring blues, rock, or funk, the Wonderland Overdrive v2 is your ticket to a world of expressive possibilities.

Key Features:

• 50W, 2-channel tube amplifier head
• Clean and overdriven tones with cascading channels
• 3-band EQ with Bright, Mid, and Deep switches
• Tube-driven spring reverb
• Effects loop for seamless pedal integration
• Half-power attenuator for volume control
• 2-button footswitch for channel switching and preamp boost
• Handwired with high-quality components

The Wonderland Overdrive is in a class of its own. Big shimmery cleans and a throaty high gain overdrive fuse into a versatile amplifier that will take your guitar tone to the next level. This amp is easy to dial in and includes onboard spring reverb and half power.

The clean channel of this amp has a great American voicing that is reminiscent of a vintage Fender amp. You will recognize the balanced EQ immediately and feel a connection with the amp that allows you to dig in. It can stay loud and clean, providing excellent headroom and a great pedal platform.

The drive channel has a smooth overdrive with complex harmonics and a honky growl. Fully loaded with tones from classic rock to blues to hard rock and funk, the amp will give up the goods. The amp has incredible sustain and bloom, chirp, and the perfect amount of sensitivity to your pick attack. There are easy ways to fine tune your sound, including EQ boosts and “Preamp Boost” on both channels.

The amp is hand built into a durable powdercoated aluminum chassis. Circuit boards are CNC punched and the amp is wired by hand with high end components including Orange Drop capacitors, F&T electrolytic filters, Dale and Koa resistors.

Two button footswitch (Channel, Boost) and custom DIN cable included.

The Wonderland Overdrive is in a class of its own. Big shimmery cleans and a throaty high gain overdrive fuse into a versatile amplifier that will take your guitar tone to the next level. This amp is easy to dial in and includes onboard spring reverb and half power.

The clean channel of this amp has a great American voicing that is reminiscent of a vintage Fender amp. You will recognize the balanced EQ immediately and feel a connection with the amp that allows you to dig in. It can stay loud and clean, providing excellent headroom and a great pedal platform.

The drive channel has a smooth overdrive with complex harmonics and a honky growl. Fully loaded with tones from classic rock to blues to hard rock and funk, the amp will give up the goods. The amp has incredible sustain and bloom, chirp, and the perfect amount of sensitivity to your pick attack. There are easy ways to fine tune your sound, including EQ boosts and “Preamp Boost” on both channels.

The amp is hand built into a durable powdercoated aluminum chassis. Circuit boards are CNC punched and the amp is wired by hand with high end components including Orange Drop capacitors, F&T electrolytic filters, Dale and Koa resistors.

Two button footswitch (Channel, Boost) and custom DIN cable included.

The legendary ODR-1 Overdrive Pedal is finally available as a plugin! Along with the classic ODR-1 sound, we’ve added a ton of new features like: Adjustable voltage (from 5v to 18v) and switchable low cut, which gives you even more options than the physical pedal!

• Flawless digital recreation of the legendary Nobels ODR-1
• Retains a guitars dynamics while still giving an overdriven tone – Tolerance Modelling
• Available on both PC & MAC
• Variable Voltage with automatic level adjustment
• Bass Cut
• Mono or Stereo
• Low CPU overhead
• Classic tones from Jerry Donahue, Guthrie Trapp, Tim Pierce, and more!
• Preset Saving
• No annoying dongle protection

CONTROLS:

• Drive – Adjusts the amount of overdrive.
• Spectrum – Turning the knob clockwise increases the bass and treble at the same time. The midrange stays untouched in either direction to offer transparency with a pinch of warmth.
• Level – Adjusts the total output volume of the pedal.
• Bass Cut – Applies a Low-Pass Filter at 80 Hz.
• Bypass – Allows you to turn on or off the plugin.
• Tolerance Modeling – Allows you to introduce tolerance differences between multiple instances of the plugin, similar to the tolerance variance that occur in manufacturing of the Nobels ODR-1.
• Voltage – This allows you to have the option to give your audio track less headroom or more headroom of the overdrive effect.