Crazy Tube Circuits

Notes: Cyclone is an all analogue phaser effect voiced after classic phaser designs of the past. Crazy Tube Circuits set out to emulate the phasing notches - frequency shifts and the behaviour of the original unit that each of the voicings is modelled after. With the addition of extra controls, not part of the classic designs, a whole range of classic and non-classic uses become available making it an ideal texture machine with unparalleled harmonic richness.

Besides guitar and bass, it can be used on any instrument and works particularly well with classic keyboard sounds.

Place before or after your favourite drive to create different sound effect and texture.

Voicings:

(current version: revB - units with serial number #210 or higher)

45: Voiced after a classic 2 stage phaser born in mid 70s

Add spacy ambience to your sound with this subtle and musical effect somewhere between

a warm, organic phaser and a rotary speaker effect.

The higher depth settings on this voicing are strongly recommended.

90: Voiced after a classic 4 stage phaser from the 70s.

From subtle warm, shimmering modulation to all-out high velocity swoosh.

The original units and their alterations/derivatives had little or no feedback signal at all. With the addition of the feedback knob you can emulate all these different versions and then some.

ST: Voiced after the 1st implementation of another classic 4 stage phaser design of the 70s.

Stronger and dirtier mid frequency notches for a whirling, pulsating and whooshing phaser effect. The original unit had a switch to select between no feedback and a fixed amount of feedback. With the addition of the feedback knob you can emulate all the in-between settings and more.

LT: Mesmerising phaser/vibrato. Voiced after a highly sought-after boutique phaser pedal that came to life during the 90s in the UK with 4 distinct phase shift notches. Takes an ideal space between a phaser and a vibe type of effect (depending on settings). Our take focuses mainly on the classic phaser/vibe, not the extreme sci-fi, sounds that were available from the original unit.

Notes: Memphis Vibrato was designed as the "small brother" of Crazy Tube Circuits' Killer V- this was born out of high demand for a true pitch shifting amp-like vibrato pedal, without the drive section.

It features all analogue LFO and true-to-the-original-amp 2-stage pitch shifting circuit powered from an internal voltage multiplier for high headroom and improved dynamic response. A clean period correct preamp with up to 20db boost takes you back to the late 50s / early 60s.

With the intensity and speed knobs you can add a subtle shimmer , or a pronounced 3D acoustic image and musical feel with ear- pleasing vibrato effect for instant classic Lonnie Mack / Robert Ward sounds!

ALL WET - DRY / WET toggle switch selects between 100% modulated signal or places the dry unmodulated signal in parallel with the modulated signal. The latter setup was found in some of the original amps through "stereo" inputs and yields whirling phaser / vibe sounds.

Notes: For this new incarnation of Splash reverb Crazy Tube Circuits took the algorithms of the multi-awarded mk3 version, the plate and shimmer algorithm from Sidekick and added 3 more exciting reverb algorithms, two modulated and one flanged freeze reverb algorithm.

On top of that, this pedal also features the extra flexibility of controlling decay and excite controls on all algorithms via an external expression pedal and / or the on-board footswitch thus creating the ultimate ambient tones.

The dry signal is still 100% all analogue and all the mixing and filtering of the wet signal was done in the analogue domain to get the best of both worlds.

Algorithm I: The "exciter". From a touch of ambience to spacious pad effect, especially on extreme settings. Taken from Splash mk3 with a small twist for extra decay.

Algorithm II: moderate sized reverb. From a spring style reverb up to room and hall. Taken from Splash mk3. Medium decay.

Algorithm III : large reverb. From hall to ambience. Taken from Splash mk3 with a small twist for extra decay.

Algorithm IV: plate style reverb. Taken from Sidekick. Medium decay.

Algorithm V: shimmer : High pitched harmonics ambience. Taken from Sidekick with a small twist for extra decay.

Algorithm VI: modulated I - faster spinning - extra long decay.

Algorithm VII: modulated II - fuller sounding, long to infinite decay.

Algorithm VIII: flanged freeze reverb, short to infinite decay.

Units with serial number #200 or higher feature selectable true bypass or buffer bypass (with trails).

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box damaged, product in perfect working order***


For this new incarnation of Splash reverb Crazy Tube Circuits took the algorithms of the multi-awarded mk3 version, the plate and shimmer algorithm from Sidekick and added 3 more exciting reverb algorithms, two modulated and one flanged freeze reverb algorithm.

On top of that, this pedal also features the extra flexibility of controlling decay and excite controls on all algorithms via an external expression pedal and / or the on-board footswitch thus creating the ultimate ambient tones.

The dry signal is still 100% all analogue and all the mixing and filtering of the wet signal was done in the analogue domain to get the best of both worlds.

Algorithm I: The "exciter". From a touch of ambience to spacious pad effect, especially on extreme settings. Taken from Splash mk3 with a small twist for extra decay.

Algorithm II: moderate sized reverb. From a spring style reverb up to room and hall. Taken from Splash mk3. Medium decay.

Algorithm III : large reverb. From hall to ambience. Taken from Splash mk3 with a small twist for extra decay.

Algorithm IV: plate style reverb. Taken from Sidekick. Medium decay.

Algorithm V: shimmer : High pitched harmonics ambience. Taken from Sidekick with a small twist for extra decay.

Algorithm VI: modulated I - faster spinning - extra long decay.

Algorithm VII: modulated II - fuller sounding, long to infinite decay.

Algorithm VIII: flanged freeze reverb, short to infinite decay.

Units with serial number #200 or higher feature selectable true bypass or buffer bypass (with trails).

Notes: Stardust V3 was designed to capture the sound and response of 3 distinct maxed out and ready to sing blackface amplifier models. An all-analogue signal path with discrete gain stages featuring MOSFET transistors, provides juicy overdrive tones with great note separation that clean up to that sparkly sound that we all love and heard in recordings of the past. Set gain and tone and control everything from your guitar. Sparkly clean to crunchy mean are all there.

You can select the blackface amplifier voicing via the onboard toggle switch.
BSM: Voiced after a blackface amp head that was primarily targeted for bass guitar players but got famous for electric guitar classic rock tones.
VLX: Voiced after a chimey 2x10" combo offering the perfect amount of controllable crunch
DLX: Voiced after one of the most popular low wattage 1×12" combo amps that have found their way in countless recording studios and clubs around the world.

Stardust V3 comes with top mounted jacks and soft click true bypass via a high-quality relay. The pedal has loads of output volume and enhanced headroom provided by 18V DC (boosted internally from external 9V DC power supply) so that it can also be used as a preamp / booster.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Slight surface marks ***


Stardust V3 was designed to capture the sound and response of 3 distinct maxed out and ready to sing blackface amplifier models. An all-analogue signal path with discrete gain stages featuring MOSFET transistors, provides juicy overdrive tones with great note separation that clean up to that sparkly sound that we all love and heard in recordings of the past. Set gain and tone and control everything from your guitar. Sparkly clean to crunchy mean are all there.

You can select the blackface amplifier voicing via the onboard toggle switch.
BSM: Voiced after a blackface amp head that was primarily targeted for bass guitar players but got famous for electric guitar classic rock tones.
VLX: Voiced after a chimey 2x10" combo offering the perfect amount of controllable crunch
DLX: Voiced after one of the most popular low wattage 1×12" combo amps that have found their way in countless recording studios and clubs around the world.

Stardust V3 comes with top mounted jacks and soft click true bypass via a high-quality relay. The pedal has loads of output volume and enhanced headroom provided by 18V DC (boosted internally from external 9V DC power supply) so that it can also be used as a preamp / booster.

Notes: Super Conductor features 4 distinct boost circuits in a small pedal format. Based on one-knob-wonders of the present and past, these tone accelerators can drive your rig into sonic bliss.

Each all-analogue circuit features different input/output impedance, internal voltage and behaves differently on the volume / output knob, producing its own sonic signature, so that you can find the one that suits your rig and playing style.

rm: our own silicon interpretation of the 60s classic germanium treble booster. Using a unique setup of paralleling 2 low gain silicon transistors we've managed to produce a sound that will convince even a NOS OC44 enthusiast. Use it to push an already overdriven amp or add presence and bite to a dark sounding setup.

ep: JFET preamp - gain stage based on the preamp circuit of a tape echo unit of the early 70s run on true to the original specs 24V DC power supply via an internal voltage boost. This tone enhancer is known for its magical coloration and the added focus and detail it gives to your sound.

ma: op-amp boost based on a clean and "transparent" volume booster of the late 70s / early 80s. This circuit is a "reference" to louder solos. Use it to run long signal chains with its low output impedance or drive your amp harder into natural saturation.

mf: based on a late 90s ultra-transparent, high input impedance MOSFET boost. This interpretation doesn't crackle but still retains the massive clean boost with pristine highs sonic identity of the circuit it was modelled after.

Crazy Tube Circuits have added tone shaping modifications, individual to each circuit, that you can switch at will via the white and black button modifiers.

White button modifier operates only on rm and ep circuits, black button modifier operates only on ma and mf circuits.

Warning: This unit was designed for 9V DC input only. Do not use higher voltage power supply.

Notes: Inspired by the first digital delay rack units introduced at the beginning of the "digital audio revolution" in the mid-late 70's. These units had lower bit resolution and bandwidth compared to today's digital delay standards.

TI:ME is not your typical sterile and ultra clean digital delay. With separate analogue and digital paths to get best of both worlds, this retro inspired echo effect will warm up your tone. An all analogue signal path featuring a high quality opamp is used for the best reproduction of your dry signal. Two digital recording devices, along with carefully tuned filtering, placed in parallel with the dry path give you the most ambient delay unit you have ever heard. Think of a Model 113 rack unit; the repeats are really musical, reminiscent of worn tape echoes.

Each TI:ME unit is hand lacquered in copper colour and one of a kind!