The VariOboost is one of Catalinbread's oldest pedals. The original delivered 12 decibels of boost or cut at a user-selectable frequency from 70Hz to 1.4KHz, with some additional gain piled on top for a truly amazing boosting experience. This new version captures the spirit of the original, with an additional control called Pre. This new control introduces a clipping circuit before the frequency boost with plenty of gain of its own. Together with the Post knob, you can dial in everything from ultra-clean boost by cranking Post and rolling back Pre, to a very convincing overdrive by turning the knobs the opposite way. You can also give a stubborn amp a push into the red by running both knobs at whichever level you like. CONTROLS Level After dialing in the Freq[uency], use this control to boost or cut the selected frequency by 12dB. This control is equipped with a centre-detent potentiometer; just click it to noon and the frequency is flat; this means that nothing is boosted or cut regardless of Freq position. FREQ This control is part of the original VariOboost circuit, and Freq and Level work in tandem. Freq selects a frequency between 70Hz and 1.4KHz, which is then cut or boosted by the Level control PRE This knob introduces more gain into the signal path and is configured with some high-threshold soft clipping parts. When the knob is all the way down, the path is unaffected and adds some tasteful enhancement all the way through some gentle but established soft clipping. This has the added effect of pushing the post-EQ op-amp into even more breakup. POST This is the volume control for the unit. The output volume is dramatically increased right before it to give you plenty of clean gain when the Pre knob is minimised. Video: https://youtu.be/kIEPtVVgoK4Product Specs Item Number: 34777 Make: Catalinbread Model: VariOboost (Legacy Edition) Condition: Brand New Finish: White Categories: effects-and-pedals ⇒ overdrive-and-boost ⇒ pedal Made In: United States MPN: CB-VB UPC: 853710005557
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