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VariOboost

One of our most requested legacy reissues has arrived! The VariOboost is one of our oldest pedals, with a lineage that nearly reaches the beginning of our timeline. The original delivered 12 decibels of boost or cut at a user-selectable frequency from 70Hz to 1.4KHz, with additional gain for a stellar boosting experience. This device was loved by players of all kinds, from jazz musicians looking to tame highs in a surgical way to death metal players looking to annihilate the midrange without sacrificing volume. We’ve captured the spirit of the original, with an added control called Pre. This new control introduces a clipping circuit before the frequency boost with plenty of gain. Together with the Post knob, you can dial in everything from ultra-clean boost (by cranking Post and rolling back Pre) to a convincing overdrive (by adjusting the knobs the opposite way). You can also push a stubborn amp into the red by adjusting both knobs. Whether you prefer a clean or dirty boost, we’ve got you covered. Experience the best of both worlds with extra emphasis right where you need it.

Controls:

• Level: After dialing in the frequency, use this control to boost or cut the selected frequency by 12dB. The control features a center-detent potentiometer—set it to noon to keep the frequency flat, meaning no boost or cut regardless of the frequency position.

• Freq: This control is part of the original VariOboost circuit, working in tandem with Level. It selects a frequency between 70Hz and 1.4KHz, which is then adjusted by the Level control.

• Post: This is the volume control. The output volume increases significantly just before this knob, providing plenty of clean gain when the Pre knob is minimized.

• Pre: Introduces more gain into the signal path and features high-threshold soft clipping. When minimized, the signal path is unaffected but adds a tasteful enhancement. As it's turned up, it introduces gentle soft clipping and pushes the post-EQ op-amp into more breakup.