Massiv
Freqscene Massiv
Massiv is a really versatile amp overdrive and boost pedal. I based the amp overdrive section on the preamp circuit of an early 70's Hiwatt DR103 amp. Hiwatts have a really HUGE and clean-ish drive sound and take pedals really well. They are not super high gain amps, so if you're looking to play metal this probably won't be for you. This has a beautiful edge-of-breakup sound. But can get more saturated with the boost circuit on as well. I use this as my always-on drive sound and can cover a lot of ground with all the options and combinations this pedal offers.
The EQ is more flat/neutral than a mid-pushed Marshall or a mid-scooped Fender. The three band EQ is really useable at all ranges.
The secret sauce here is I coupled the output of the amp overdrive section with a Triad Magnetics transformer that adds a really pleasing amp-like sag and note decay. Once I compared it with and without the transformer, I knew I had to add them, even given the extra expense.
Both the overdrive and boost are independent and can be used on their own or combined. The boost section has a "CLIP" toggle switch that adds some clipping, so you can have a clean boost or a slightly dirty boost (more noticable when boost knob turned up higher). The other toggle switch changes the ORDER of the boost and overdrive when they are both on. Boost into overdrive will make the pedal more saturated and compressed. Overdrive into boost will be louder and more clean sounding aka MORE MASSIV!
Details:
- High quality Triad Magnetics transformers
- Soft-touch silent relay footswitches
- As always, these are built to order meticulously with love and may take a few days or more to ship
- NOTE: Power. There are two versions. If your pedal says "9V" please use only 9V. Some of these say "9-18V" and are built to handle up to 18V. But in my tests they sound best at 9V. Higher voltage doesn't increase the headroom but rather changes the transistor biases.
