MOOER Black Secret, distortion micro pedal

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It sounds amazing, works flawlessly, and it’s straightforward to dial in the right tone. This is because of its all-analog, military-spec glass-epoxy circuit board and the simplicity of its controls. The Flatiron Fuzz looks terrific with its vibrant orange body and the depiction of a city skyline on the face of the pedal. It features a smaller chassis than most pedals, hence it requires an external power supply and does not work on batteries. I've used a Katana 100 and a Tonemaster in rehearsal rooms, both can be fine for what you're after. The JC and Bandit too, though they weigh a bit. Bright: This is the most obvious choice for players who like to “jam out” with heavy distortion. Guitarists who play in this mode usually use brighter amplifiers and have the volume controls set very high. They also play through an effects loop or “chain” which has a bright, edgy character. A bright amp will bring out the effect’s brightness and give a raw, edgy tone. Bright pedals tend to work best with this type of amp and volume control settings. The Pro Co RAT 2 and the EHX Flatiron Fuzz both offer bright tones with grit and flavor. I don't listen to much third wave stuff. It was a bit of a fad from which No Doubt emerged as global superstars and everyone else has been eeking a living since playing to student parties. But there are some fun songs, silly cover versions. Sublime were excellent although short lived ( their singer-guitarist died of a heroin overdose).

I was thinking the other day @EricTheWeary about some of the stuff you have put me onto - the Ghost of Marcus Garvey - and also I think Prince Fatty's stuff - which has been a deep treasure chest of glorious analogue goodness - through his work with Hollie Cook I got into a really incredible America roots group called the Lions who have an amazing drummer and recorded this excellent sounding sessions which I am sure youve heard - The Magus Pro by TC Electronic is the best RAT clone pedal considering quality, sound, practicality, and versatility. The TC Electronic Magus Pro guitar pedal delivers a full-bodied, rich tone that sounds like it was recorded in a live recording studio. If you’re a fan of the famous LM308 circuit from the 1980’s original RAT, you know how powerful this little pedal can be. Please note the all Mooer micro series pedals must be powered by 9V DC (not supplied) as they are too small for battery compartments! Specification Like the legendary Tube Screamer, Klon, and Plexi, RAT pedals started with one build that became such a hit that everyone wanted one. And that’s why dozens of manufacturers tried to copy it (some successfully too). So no doubt, there’s some marvelous engineering going into this little box. Most of you will be familiar with most of these as they can pretty much be found everywhere, and are most players favourite second choice when space is tight on the pedalboard and they have to fit in that one more flavour. Others see this as a cost effective way of getting to grips with the best of what the original inspiration pedals offer at a fraction of the price. There are two obvious Boss clones here - the Blues Mood (BD-2) and Ultra Drive MKII (DS-1) that have been cloned / copied in their Keely modded iterations - so you get access to actually pretty rarified tones as such.For many players this is a question of cost - i.e. getting their hands on more affordable pedals, while for me it’s always about quality and relative standing within that enclosure-size category - i.e. does that pedal warrant its place on your board. Oh and The Interrupters who are still flying the ska punk flag in a very nice manner, nothing about pedals in this they just look like they'd be a fun band to be in... As mentioned - the Wampler Ratsbane is my 23rd Rat pedal as such - this is very much a genre I favour and collection - and I likely have a few more varieties to go before I’m fully satisfied.

not a very professional sound, and wouldn't recommend it for recording scenarios, as it can sound a bit muddy at times If you’re searching for a great distortion pedal that will give you a lot of gain with tons of character, look no further. The Walrus Audio Iron Horse offers just that, and more. Much like the Pro Co RAT 2, the pedal has three control knobs for volume, filter, and drive. The filter knob allowed us to dial in just the right amount of high-end treble, and the drive controlled the distortion and sustain.The plastic body is supported by an all-steel chassis for exceptional durability. And best of all, the graphics on the face of the pedal glow in the dark! Never wonder what controls you’re messing with on a dark stage. There is also the really high quality Japanese OneControl brand with its excellent Bjørn Juhl -designed minis, and LA-based Italian-made F-Pedals which both could do with more advertising really and more exposure. Yet within all of that Mooer still has a place for providing quality pedals at the right price - the sort of M&S of mini pedals I guess. There are lots of pedal snobs out there, but I personally have a healthy mix of pedals from all corners of the world and I rate them not on where they come from but how they play and how they sound. Admittedly there are only a couple of mins currently in my pedal-chain - largely because I get more options and versatility with compact sized enclosures. The V3 has done away with the switch for the different modes. Instead, it opts for a knob for the compression level and other characteristics that the mode switch was responsible for. The knob allows for a continuous change in the sound, allowing for even more fine-tuning. Many of these are built in a rather ad-hoc fashion, and we don’t always have suitable further collateral for them - including demo videos.

I like the Katana, but the clean channel isn't the best (though it takes pedals very well). It wouldn't be my choice for a Ska gig.The circuit has true bypass and the all-analog setup gave us a warm and smooth sound. There are three controls, one central knob for distortion, and two more for level and filter. We used the filter to cut out nasty top-end noises, which resulted in a pristine distortion effect. While for some of these there are newer and better alternative equivalents out there, a large number of these still holds their relevant place in their respective category - I will briefly review each, give my verdict as it pertains to me, and state notable alternatives! When purchasing a RAT distortion guitar pedal, knowing what kind of tone you want to achieve is essential. Some guitarists prefer bright, edgy tones that give them a jolt. Others prefer mellow, warm overtones that make the instrument more accessible. There's no reason why the best of these could not be your Rat pedal of choice - across any size. While my favourite all-time Rat candidate is likely to remain the Dr Scientist Frazz Dazzler - which in real terms is actually not a Rat at all. In fact you could argue that the Ratsbane isn't really a proper Rat either - I though really love both of those for their enhanced harmonics and extended levels of saturation!