Pigtronix (distributed in the UK by JHS) has released a smaller version of its Disnortion pedal – the Disnortion Micro. The Pigtronix Disnortion Micro (£159 RRP) includes all the features of the original analog Fuzz and Overdrive circuits from the large-format Disnortion pedal into a miniature version that runs on 9-volts.
It includes the ability to switch from a parallel routing to series routing where the 6-stage CMOS overdrive circuit is cascaded into diode-clipping fuzz, and then output through a 6-way passive filter network. A single-gain knob controls the saturation of both the fuzz and overdrive circuits simultaneously whilst the Parallel routing mode is ideal for players who like to pile on the gain without sacrificing clarity, dynamic response, punch or low end. The Series routing mode offers a wider range of gain and more extreme filter effects for metal tones and beyond, including self-oscillating timbres that can be modulated by pickup selection and guitar control settings.
The CMOS overdrive uses six-stage gain architecture that retains the natural tone of an instrument while adding tube-style breakup as you play louder. The rotary tone control filter switch provides six musical EQ curves using a passive network which compliments the Overdrive channel’s traditional low-pass filter.
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