PEDALz: Five Legendary Drives in One Plugin
Hello fellow musicians! Are you looking for the perfect drive to add character to your guitar or bass parts? Analog Obsession amazes again, introducing PEDALz – a versatile VST/AU plugin that combines the sounds of five iconic overdrive pedals in one convenient package. This is not just a collection, but a true Swiss Army knife for sound design, allowing you to quickly find the right tone, from a light breakup to a rich fuzz.
Forget about the need to install several separate plugins. PEDALz has gathered the best under one virtual housing, providing instant access to various shades of overdrive that have shaped the history of rock music and beyond.
Features and Models
PEDALz stands out for its simplicity and effectiveness. At your disposal:
- 5 unique drive models, assembled from previous Analog Obsession developments.
- Pre-TONE control to shape the signal before it enters the overdrive circuit.
- Two-band equalizer for fine-tuning the timbre after the drive.
- Classic Drive and Output knobs to control the amount of overdrive and the overall output level.
And now let’s dive into the world of legendary sounds that PEDALz reproduces:
- DODOD: Inspired by the classic DOD 250 pedal. This is a true workhorse for boost or soft overdrive, which perfectly responds to the dynamics of your playing. Ideal for “pushing” an amplifier or creating a readable crunch.
- GUNNER: A model that reproduces the character of the legendary Marshall Guv’nor. It offers a more aggressive but controlled distortion that has become the hallmark of many guitar heroes. Great for rhythm parts and solos with punch.
- OVERDIVER: Created in the image of the iconic Boss SD-1. This overdrive is known for its warm, singing tone and ability to give the mid frequencies a pleasant density. A classic choice for blues, rock and fusion.
- PIGPIE: A model that imitates a massive fuzz/maff in the style of Electro-Harmonix Big Muff. Get ready for a thick, sustained sound that is perfect for grunge, stoner and any music where a wall of sound is needed.
- ZUPAA: A fuzz pedal based on the sound of Supa Fuzz. This is a more vintage, “dirty” fuzz with a unique texture that will add a raw, unpredictable character to your parts. An excellent choice for garage rock and psychedelia.
Sound Control
In addition to choosing one of the five models, PEDALz provides intuitive tools for shaping your ideal tone. The Pre-TONE knob allows you to adjust the frequency balance of the signal before it passes through the overdrive circuit. This is an extremely powerful tool that can radically change the character of the drive. For example, you can remove “boomy” lows or add brightness for better readability. The two-band equalizer (Tone Low and Tone High) works after the overdrive circuit, allowing you to fine-tune the overall timbre, making it warmer or more transparent, depending on the needs of the mix. And, of course, the Drive and Output knobs allow you to set the desired degree of overdrive and level the output signal with other tracks.
Thanks to this set of features, PEDALz becomes not just an emulation of pedals, but a full-fledged tool for creativity, which allows you to experiment and find unique sounds, without being limited by the framework of the original devices.
Conclusion
PEDALz from Analog Obsession is a must-have for any modern producer or musician who works with guitars or bass in a DAW. It offers incredible flexibility, bringing together five different in character, but equally legendary, overdrive pedals in one plugin. Whether you need a light overdrive for funk, a dense crunch for rock, a singing tone for solos, a massive muff for stoner, or a vintage fuzz for psychedelia – PEDALz has everything you need. The simple interface, powerful sound shaping capabilities and free distribution make this plugin a real gift to the musical community. Try PEDALz and let your instruments sound new!
