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Earthquaker Devices EQD Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 Octave Distortion + Booster Guitar Effect Pedal

Earthquaker Devices EQD Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 Octave Distortion + Booster Guitar Effect Pedal

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Earthquaker Devices EQD Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3 Octave Distortion + Booster Guitar Effect Pedal

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We strongly recommend using the proper power supply for any pedal. Daisy chain power supplies may not supply enough power when using multiple pedals or introduce noise into the chain. Consult the pedal manual when available for manufacturer recommended power specifications.

Sunn O))) Life Pedal is a distortion with a blendable analog octave up and a booster combined in one compact package. The “Amplitude” side is faithfully modeled after the classic “White Face” distortion unit, using modern, reliable components to last a lifetime. The only modifications made to the original circuit are in the clipping section. The traditional circuit uses a single pair of silicon diodes for a tight, compressed crunch. The Sunn O))) Life Pedal introduces two additional clipping options to better adapt to different rigs. The first position is no diodes to allow for full, grinding OpAmp assault at maximum volume. The second position utilizes two silicon diodes and one LED in an asymmetrical clipping configuration. This delivers a slightly compressed and smooth crunch, similar to a valve amplifier. The last position is the stock double silicon diode configuration which provides that classic tone you know and love.

The Octave in Sunn O))) Life Pedal is an all-discrete, analog full-wave rectifier base on a classic vintage design. Located at the input of the circuit, the Octave control slowly blends in the octave effects as you turn it clockwise. This feature can also be used via expression control allowing for wild, hands-free octave swells mid-riff or using the footswitch for immediate octave fuzz destruction. Because this is an analog octave effect, it is monophonic and works best playing single notes above the twelfth fret while using the neck pickup. Playing chords with the analog octave will sound clanging and chaotic. Using the bridge pickup and playing below the twelfth fret will produce a very subtle octave effect. Going full Octave transforms Sunn O))) Life Pedal from a simple distortion device into a swelling, raging fuzz similar to the classic Super Fuzz!

The “Magnitude” section is a simple all-discrete MOSFET booster designed to blast your preamp tubes and drive them wild. It is a 100% clean, no-nonsense, high impedance booster that adds very little color to your tone. It does not add distortion on its own but has plenty of output to push your amp into saturation.

The signal path goes Octave>Distortion>Boost. The octave distortion and booster can be used independently with their own respective footswitches.

Features:
Sunn O))) Life Peda is a distortion with a blendable analog octave up and a booster
Features 3 different clipping options: Symmetrical Silicon, Asymmetrical Silicon & LED, and pure OpAmp Drive
Distortion and booster can be used independently
Expression and footswitch control over analog octave up
Octave blend allows total control over how much Octave is mixed into the circuit
True bypass with silent relay based soft touch switches
Features EarthQuaker Devices’ proprietary Flexi-Switch® Technology
Lifetime warranty
Current Draw: 15 mA
Octave Distortion: Input impedance: 1 MO / Output impedance: <1 kO
Booster: Input Impedance: 500 kO / Output Impedance: <1 kO
Boxed Dimensions: 6.5” x 5.25” x 3.25” - 1.53 lbsbr> Out of Box Dimensions: 5.75” x 4.75” x 1.5” – 1.195 lbs

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