Manufacturers
Guitar Pedals from Roger Mayer
Welcome to your ultimate guide to Roger Mayer's guitar pedals. This catalog serves as your starting point to explore and compare all pedals crafted by Roger Mayer. Designed for easy navigation, we hope you can quickly find detailed information on each pedal, including specifications, user reviews, and demo videos. Whether you're searching for the latest releases, seeking to expand your pedal collection, or exploring options for a specific sound, hopefully Stompbx can assist you in finding exactly what you need.
Bass Effects
Voodoo Bass
The Voodoo Bass by Roger Mayer is an analog fuzz box designed to add thickness to bass tones and simulate the tube-like sag of a full amplifier at higher gain settings. It is also suitable for use with regular guitars, providing a gutsier bass equalization that enables players to reproduce the rounded, bluesy sound of classic pickups such as the Gibson P90. The pedal offers a comprehensive gain and tone variation, allowing a wide range of distortion sounds to be created, from compressed sustain to full tube overload. Key Features: \- Multi-mode outputs: The pedal offers a choice of a hard wire output (true bypass) plus two buffered outputs that can drive long cable lengths with no high frequency loss. \- Battery life: 150 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9 Volt type. \- External power adapter/supply: It can be powered from a 9-Volt DC Power Adapter (not supplied) with standard negative center pin connection protocol. Regulated output is recommended, with a current rating of 50mA or more. \- Ergonomic design: The position of the jack sockets and DC power jack are all on the same side of the enclosure, facing away from the user, enabling optimal positioning in pedal board setups. \- Size: Width 170 x Depth 112 x Height 57mm. Weight: 644g with battery. The Voodoo Bass 2 circuit, part of the Synergy Series, introduces a new lower- voiced circuit on the Low Band, providing precise control and depth over the low end. It features parallel path processing and recording studio-mixing quality, with two separate distortion sections driven by internal splitter circuitry and then mixed back together. The pedal also includes controls for High Band Drive, High Band EQ, Low Band Drive, Low Band EQ, Mix, and Output. Technical Features of Voodoo Bass 2: \- Rapid battery change: Slide the front panel back for quick access to the battery. \- Low noise triple shielding: A 6-layer PC Card with solid copper Power and Ground Planes provides complete RF and EMI shielding. \- Bypass switch: Utilizes USA Carling Switches. \- LED status indicator. \- Battery life: 50 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9 Volt type. \- External power adapter/supply: Same specifications as the Voodoo Bass.
Voodoo Blues
The Voodoo Blues by Roger Mayer is a unique guitar effects pedal designed to produce musical overtones with feedforward compression as it transitions into overdrive. It offers a clean sustain and overdrive that can be used with chords, providing a significant improvement over traditional overdrive pedals. The pedal's innovative design approach preserves the full dynamics and detail of the guitar's tone, allowing it to clean up perfectly with the guitar's volume control. Key Features and Specifications: \- Output Level: High enough to drive the 1st stage of tube amplifiers into distortion if required \- Fatness Control: Not just a simple EQ section, enhances the pedal's tonal characteristics \- Enclosure: Housed in a standard style enclosure with dual direct drive buffered outputs or hard wire output and a rapid change 9V battery compartment \- Internal Filtering: Ensures noise-free operation even with basic adapters \- Dual Direct Drive Outputs: Capable of driving long leads without any loss, providing greater detail and fidelity \- Traditional Hard Wire Output/Bypass: Allows comparison between using a buffered output in a particular setup \- Multi-Mode Outputs: Offers true hard wire output plus two buffered outputs that can drive long cable lengths with no high-frequency loss \- Battery Life: 150 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9-volt battery \- Rapid Battery Change: Front panel slides back for quick and simple battery replacement \- External Power Adapter/Supply: Can be used with an external AC adapter (not supplied) through a standard DC power jack (2.1mm center pin) \- Connection Protocol: Uses the standard negative center pin connection protocol \- Power Requirements: 9-volt DC, recommended regulated output, current rating of 50mA or more \- Ergonomic Design: Pedal board friendly with jack sockets and DC power jack positioned on the same side of the enclosure \- Size: Width 170mm, Depth 112mm, Height 57mm, Weight: 618g with battery The Voodoo Blues pedal is suitable for use in various musical genres, including blues, rock, and country, and offers versatile functionality for guitarists seeking a unique overdrive and clean boost experience.
Chorus and Vibrato
Voodoo Vibe
The Voodoo Vibe by Roger Mayer is a highly regarded all-analog vibe pedal with tremolo and vibrato capabilities. It faithfully reproduces retro sounds and incorporates modifications developed for Jimi Hendrix. The pedal features pulse square waveforms in addition to classic waveforms, expanding its sweep capabilities. The speed range and symmetry controls allow for a wide range of sweep effects, while the bias and intensity controls enable fine-tuning of the effect. The pedal operates in chorus, vibrato, or tremolo modes, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 102dB. It has an input impedance of 1M ohms, output load impedance of 10K ohms or more, and dimensions of 220 (W) x 75(H) x 150(D) mm. The Voodoo Vibe is powered by a 9V alkaline battery or AC adapter with a 9V rating of 50mA. It features true bypass switching and utilizes class A discrete circuitry for ultra-high audio quality and low noise performance. The pedal also includes front panel controls for speed range, speed, symmetry, bias, intensity, and output, as well as rear panel jack sockets for input, hard wire or true bypass output, buffered output, and DC power.
Voodoo Vibe+
The Voodoo Vibe+ by Roger Mayer is a versatile analog pedal designed to faithfully reproduce retro sounds while incorporating modern features. It is the latest evolution of the Univibe, used by iconic musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Robin Trower. The pedal offers Chorus, Vibrato, and Tremolo functions with expanded sound parameter control. Technical Specifications: \- Power Requirements: 9V alkaline battery or AC adapter with a 9V rating and a current rating of 50mA or more. A regulated output is recommended. \- Input Impedance: 1M ohms \- Output Load Impedance: 10K ohms or more \- Signal to Noise Ratio: 102dB \- Dimensions: 220mm (W) x 75mm (H) x 150mm (D) \- Weight: 1580g Features: \- Completely analog in operation, providing a transparent and full sound quality without digital zipper noise or graininess \- Class A discrete circuitry for ultra-high audio quality and low noise \- Extensive internal power supply filtering for low noise performance with basic commercial mains adapters or battery eliminators \- External power adapter/supply access through a standard DC power jack with internal onboard filtering and diode protection \- Front panel controls for selecting Chorus, Vibrato, or Tremolo modes, adjusting speed range, symmetry, bias, intensity, and output level \- Rear panel jack sockets for input, hard wire or true bypass output, buffered output, and connection to an external foot volume pedal \- LED indicator for status monitoring The Voodoo Vibe+ is a modern and worthy successor to the successful Voodoo- Vibe, offering new pulse waveforms for modern electro sounds and a wide range of effects. It is a versatile tool for musicians seeking vintage tones with modern control and functionality.
Voodoo Vibe Jr.
The Voodoo Vibe Jr. by Roger Mayer is a guitar effects pedal designed as the latest evolution of the Univibe unit used by renowned musicians such as Jimi Hendrix and Robin Trower. It is completely analog in operation, providing a transparent and full sound quality that is lacking in digital products simulating chorus, flanging, phasing, and vibrato effects. The pedal features class A discrete circuitry in all audio stages, resulting in ultra-high audio quality and very low noise, with a signal-to-noise ratio of 102dB, approximately 12dB better than a compact disc. The Voodoo Vibe Jr. offers the following technical specifications: \- Power: 9 volt DC, with regulated output recommended \- Current Rating: 50mA or more \- Ergonomic Design: Pedal board friendly with dimensions of Width 170 x Depth 112 x Height 57mm and weight of 618g with battery \- Controls: Speed, Intensity, Sweep, Mix, and Quick Start for ease of use and instant tone optimization \- Features: Multi-mode outputs with hard wire bypass or two buffered outputs, rapid battery change, long battery life, external power adapter/supply compatibility, and standard negative center pin connection protocol \- Documentation: Manual available from Roger Mayer The Voodoo Vibe Jr. is designed to faithfully reproduce classic retro sounds while incorporating modifications developed for iconic musicians. It is a compact and user-friendly version of the famous Voodoo-Vibe, offering exceptional sound quality and versatile control over various parameters, making it a valuable addition to any guitarist's setup.
Distortion
Voodoo Bass
The Voodoo Bass by Roger Mayer is an analog fuzz box designed to add thickness to bass tones and simulate the tube-like sag of a full amplifier at higher gain settings. It is also suitable for use with regular guitars, providing a gutsier bass equalization that enables players to reproduce the rounded, bluesy sound of classic pickups such as the Gibson P90. The pedal offers a comprehensive gain and tone variation, allowing a wide range of distortion sounds to be created, from compressed sustain to full tube overload. Key Features: \- Multi-mode outputs: The pedal offers a choice of a hard wire output (true bypass) plus two buffered outputs that can drive long cable lengths with no high frequency loss. \- Battery life: 150 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9 Volt type. \- External power adapter/supply: It can be powered from a 9-Volt DC Power Adapter (not supplied) with standard negative center pin connection protocol. Regulated output is recommended, with a current rating of 50mA or more. \- Ergonomic design: The position of the jack sockets and DC power jack are all on the same side of the enclosure, facing away from the user, enabling optimal positioning in pedal board setups. \- Size: Width 170 x Depth 112 x Height 57mm. Weight: 644g with battery. The Voodoo Bass 2 circuit, part of the Synergy Series, introduces a new lower- voiced circuit on the Low Band, providing precise control and depth over the low end. It features parallel path processing and recording studio-mixing quality, with two separate distortion sections driven by internal splitter circuitry and then mixed back together. The pedal also includes controls for High Band Drive, High Band EQ, Low Band Drive, Low Band EQ, Mix, and Output. Technical Features of Voodoo Bass 2: \- Rapid battery change: Slide the front panel back for quick access to the battery. \- Low noise triple shielding: A 6-layer PC Card with solid copper Power and Ground Planes provides complete RF and EMI shielding. \- Bypass switch: Utilizes USA Carling Switches. \- LED status indicator. \- Battery life: 50 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9 Volt type. \- External power adapter/supply: Same specifications as the Voodoo Bass.
Voodoo Blues
The Voodoo Blues by Roger Mayer is a unique guitar effects pedal designed to produce musical overtones with feedforward compression as it transitions into overdrive. It offers a clean sustain and overdrive that can be used with chords, providing a significant improvement over traditional overdrive pedals. The pedal's innovative design approach preserves the full dynamics and detail of the guitar's tone, allowing it to clean up perfectly with the guitar's volume control. Key Features and Specifications: \- Output Level: High enough to drive the 1st stage of tube amplifiers into distortion if required \- Fatness Control: Not just a simple EQ section, enhances the pedal's tonal characteristics \- Enclosure: Housed in a standard style enclosure with dual direct drive buffered outputs or hard wire output and a rapid change 9V battery compartment \- Internal Filtering: Ensures noise-free operation even with basic adapters \- Dual Direct Drive Outputs: Capable of driving long leads without any loss, providing greater detail and fidelity \- Traditional Hard Wire Output/Bypass: Allows comparison between using a buffered output in a particular setup \- Multi-Mode Outputs: Offers true hard wire output plus two buffered outputs that can drive long cable lengths with no high-frequency loss \- Battery Life: 150 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9-volt battery \- Rapid Battery Change: Front panel slides back for quick and simple battery replacement \- External Power Adapter/Supply: Can be used with an external AC adapter (not supplied) through a standard DC power jack (2.1mm center pin) \- Connection Protocol: Uses the standard negative center pin connection protocol \- Power Requirements: 9-volt DC, recommended regulated output, current rating of 50mA or more \- Ergonomic Design: Pedal board friendly with jack sockets and DC power jack positioned on the same side of the enclosure \- Size: Width 170mm, Depth 112mm, Height 57mm, Weight: 618g with battery The Voodoo Blues pedal is suitable for use in various musical genres, including blues, rock, and country, and offers versatile functionality for guitarists seeking a unique overdrive and clean boost experience.
Spitfire
The Roger Mayer Spitfire is a fuzz guitar effect designed to produce classic triode tube distortion rich in harmonics, maintaining the guitar's original tone characteristics. It is a low noise analog high gain design, stable, and free from radio and electronic interference. The Spitfire has a greatly increased output level, enabling it to overdrive the front end of any amp very hard, producing feedback at low sound levels and a virtually never-ending sustain. The overall EQ has been carefully developed to produce a well-rounded fatness and musical tone, avoiding the nasal or fizzy thin type of fuzz sound common with digital modellers. The Spitfire features an Output Level and Drive or Gain control, powered by an internal 9 Volt battery with an operational life of over 150 hours. It also has front-end buffering for better interfacing with standard wah pedals, a fatness control, hard wire (true bypass) or two buffered outputs, easy battery access, standard DC powering jack, LED status indicator, rapid battery change, long battery life, and external power adapter/supply compatibility. The pedal is designed to be pedal board-friendly and has dimensions of Width 170 x Depth 112 x Height 57mm, weighing 618g with the battery. The Spitfire X model includes additional features such as multi-mode outputs with hard wire bypass or two buffered outputs, an LED status indicator, rapid battery change, long battery life, external power adapter/supply compatibility, and an ergonomic design suitable for pedal board setups.
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Fuzz
Axis Fuzz
The Axis Fuzz by Roger Mayer was developed in early 1967 to provide additional tone colors for Jimi Hendrix. It is named after its famous use on the title track of the album "Axis: Bold as Love" and can be heard extensively on the "Band of Gypsies" and various other post-1968 recordings by Jimi. Since its reissue, it has become a favorite among guitarists who demand rich full-range quality fuzz tones with plenty of bottom end that can also be used on chords and riffs. The pedal cleans up very well from the guitar volume control and retains a large range of tone colors without losing the guitar's identity. The Axis Fuzz utilizes a discrete circuit configuration that is completely unlike the simple and crude Fuzz Face configuration. It incorporates both PNP and NPN silicon low-noise transistors in a unique configuration that is temperature stable, free from radio interference, and produces more output level and sustain than the Classic Fuzz. The unit has a high input impedance to maintain the guitar's character and quality of tone while providing great sustain. It is best described as fuzz rather than distortion but has the ability to be used on chords as well as solos.
Stone Fuzz
The Stone Fuzz by Roger Mayer is a modern evolution from the fuzz pedals modified for Jimi Hendrix. It maintains the original tone characteristics with an open sound and sonic heritage that is the trademark of Jimi's recordings. The Stone Fuzz is a low-noise, high-gain design, stable, and free from radio and other electronic interference. It has a greatly increased output level that enables it to overdrive the front end of any amp, producing deep and tight low-end fuzz while maintaining a sweet top end. Key Features: 1\. Front End Buffering: Allows the fuzz circuitry to interface better with standard wah pedals and maintains the full tone capabilities of the pickups without loss of detail. 2\. Fatness Control: Allows tweaking without destroying the unit's overall tone character. 3\. Hard Wire (True Bypass) or Two Buffered Outputs: Essential for trouble- free interfacing in all situations. 4\. Easy Battery Access: Slide the cover back to reveal the battery for quick replacement. 5\. Standard DC Powering Jack: Allows the use of commercial powering units with extra internal filtering for low noise performance. 6\. Multi-Mode Outputs with Hard Wire Bypass or Two Buffered Outputs: Provides options for performance or equipment situations. 7\. LED Indicator: Shows the status of the effect and indicates a low battery condition. 8\. Rapid Battery Change: No screws required for battery replacement, with a long battery life of over 150 hours. 9\. External Power Adapter/Supply: Can be used with an external AC adapter, with internal onboard filtering for low noise performance. 10\. Ergonomic Design/Pedal Board Friendly: Jack sockets and DC power jack are positioned on the same side of the enclosure for optimal pedal board setups. Specifications: \- Power: 9 volt DC, regulated output recommended \- Current Rating: 50mA or more \- Dimensions: Width 170 x Depth 112 x Height 57mm \- Weight: 618g with battery The Stone Fuzz is designed to maintain the original guitar tone and is recommended to be used as the first in the signal processing chain to take full advantage of its internal feedforward feature. It responds well to each individual player's touch, style, and playing technique. The Stone Fuzz is a versatile and innovative pedal suitable for modern sound with strong roots in the past, offering a wide range of well-rounded musical tone colors and easy interfacing in modern digital recording situations.
Rocket Series Axis Fuzz
Metalloid
The Metalloid by Roger Mayer is a dual-band distortion pedal designed to bring parallel path processing and recording studio-mixing quality to the range of distortion pedals. It features two separate distortion sections that are driven by internal splitter circuitry and then mixed back together. The Low and High Band distortion circuits have been carefully optimized to provide improved individual control of the range of notes used, offering a wide range of sounds. This technique allows for varying amounts of distortion and EQ to be applied to each band and then mixed together, providing sophisticated processing and control for live performance situations where two guitar sounds are seamlessly required. Key Features and Technical Specifications: \- Dual-band distortion pedal with parallel path processing \- Two separate distortion sections with internal splitter circuitry \- Low and High Band distortion circuits optimized for improved individual control of notes \- Allows for varying amounts of distortion and EQ to be applied to each band and then mixed together \- Ergonomic design with jack sockets and DC power jack on the same side of the enclosure \- Multi-mode outputs with hard wire bypass and two buffered outputs \- Rapid battery change design for easy access \- Battery life: 50 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9 Volt type \- External power adapter/supply compatibility with standard negative center pin connection protocol \- Specifications: 9 volt DC, regulated output recommended, current rating of 50mA or more The Metalloid is designed to cater to a wide range of musical styles, from Hard Rock and Heavy Metal to Finger Pickin Slide Blues, Rebel Country Styles, and Resonator guitars, offering different tones for bass strings and solo riffs.
Mongoose
The Mongoose Fuzz by Roger Mayer is a guitar effect pedal developed in 1985 to cater to guitarists seeking a pedal with substantial fuzz and ample bottom end. It is known for its modern and civilised sound, making it popular across various music genres such as metal, rock, and jazz. The pedal utilizes a combination of discrete and IC analogue design techniques, with a clipping circuit primarily derived from a passive diode circuit, resulting in smooth compression and harmonic overtones for a seamless transition from clean to overload states. Key features of the Mongoose Fuzz include: \- Electronically combines discrete and IC analogue design techniques \- Utilizes a passive diode circuit for smooth compression and harmonic overtones \- Provides substantial sustain, enabling feedback at low amplifier volume settings \- Offers an alternative but not radically different sound compared to mass- produced units \- Suitable for recording studio and similar settings where feedback at low sound levels is desirable The Mongoose Fuzz is designed with an ergonomic layout, making it pedal board- friendly. It operates on a 9-volt DC power supply, with a recommended regulated output and a current rating of 50mA or more. The pedal's dimensions are 170mm in width, 112mm in depth, and 57mm in height, with a weight of 618g including the battery. Additionally, the Mongoose Fuzz features a front-end buffer that allows seamless interfacing with standard wah pedals and high input impedance for preserving the full tone capabilities of pickups without loss of detail. It also includes a fatness control for tone tweaking without compromising the overall character, as well as hard-wire (true bypass) or two buffered outputs for versatile interfacing in various situations. The pedal's design incorporates easy battery access, standard DC powering jack, LED status indicator, rapid battery change, long battery life, and external power adapter/supply compatibility. The Mongoose Fuzz is known for its ability to maintain the guitar's original tone as the signal decays from wild distortion to the original guitar tone, offering ease of control from the guitar during live performances. The Mongoose Fuzz is used by notable musicians such as Bono (U2) and Joe Perry (Aerosmith), and it has found a niche with guitarists seeking a distinctive yet versatile sound.
Mongoose Fuzz
Rocket FX Series - Classic Fuzz
Octave/Pitch Shifters
Rocket Series Octavia
The Rocket Series Octavia by Roger Mayer is a renowned effect pedal designed in early 1967 and famously used by Jimi Hendrix. It is an analogue circuit with the properties of a frequency doubler, envelope generator, and amplitude modulator with additional frequency shaping filter circuits. The effect produced is subtle to wild depending on the settings used and responds to the attack of the player. The Vision Octavia, part of the Rocket Series, comes in a new enclosure design with added features for modern musicians. It features controls for DRIVE, TONE, and OUTPUT, offering flexibility in setting the tone color required. The pedal also includes multi-mode outputs with hard wire bypass or two buffered outputs, providing options for different performance or equipment situations. The Octavia operates on a 9-volt DC power supply, with a recommended regulated output and a current rating of 50mA or more. It has an exceptionally low current consumption, ensuring a long battery life of more than 150 hours with alkaline batteries. The pedal is designed to be pedal board-friendly, with all jack sockets and the DC power jack on the same side of the enclosure, facing away from the user. The dimensions of the Vision Octavia are 170 x 112 x 57mm, and it weighs 618g with a battery. The pedal also features a rapid battery change design, LED status indicator, and external power adapter/supply compatibility. The ergonomic design and pedal board-friendly layout make it a versatile and practical addition to any musician's setup. For more detailed information, the manual for the Vision Octavia is available for download, providing comprehensive insights into its features and functionality.
Octavia Classic
The Octavia Classic by Roger Mayer is a renowned guitar effects pedal designed in early 1967 and famously featured on tracks such as "Purple Haze" and "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix. It produces a unique sound that is an octave higher than the note being played, achieved through electronic mirror imaging techniques that are program-sensitive and responsive to the player's feed-forward inputs. Key Technical Features: \- Electronically, the Octavia Classic is an analog circuit with the properties of a frequency doubler, envelope generator, and amplitude modulator, along with additional frequency shaping filter circuits. \- It features controls for Drive, Tone, and Output, offering flexibility in setting the gain, signal harmonics, and final output level. \- The pedal is housed in a new Classic Series enclosure, with a reduced footprint area and conventional jack socket positions for efficient integration into pedal boards. \- It offers dual direct drive buffered outputs or hard wire output, with provision for an internal 9-Volt battery (150 hours battery life) or external power from a 9-Volt DC Power Adapter (not included). \- The Octavia Classic provides true hard wire output plus two buffered outputs, catering to various performance situations and offering flexibility in signal routing. \- It is designed with extensive internal filtering to ensure noise-free operation, even with basic adapters, and features true bypass and buffered bypass options. Additional Information: \- The Octavia Classic is known for its association with iconic Hendrix tones, and it is used by renowned artists such as Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, John Mayer, and others. \- The pedal's ergonomic design, reduced footprint, and dual output options make it suitable for modern musicians and pedal board setups.
Vision Octavia
The Vision Octavia by Roger Mayer is a guitar effects pedal designed with specific features and technical specifications. The pedal is an evolution of the original Octavia effect used by Jimi Hendrix and is now part of the Vision Series enclosure design. The pedal's front panel controls include: 1\. DRIVE: Sets the gain of the stages before the equalizer section, adds sustain, and affects the feedforward action and gating threshold. 2\. TONE: Adds a tone circuit between the drive and octave stages to control signal harmonics. 3\. OUTPUT: Controls the final output level. The Vision Octavia features multi-mode outputs with hard wire bypass or two buffered outputs. It has three outputs: a true hard wire output and two buffered outputs that can drive long cable lengths with no high frequency loss. The pedal also includes an LED to show the effect's status and a rapid battery change feature for easy battery replacement. It has exceptionally low current consumption, ensuring a battery life of more than 150 hours with alkaline type batteries. An external AC adapter can be used, and the pedal's ergonomic design makes it pedal board-friendly. The pedal's dimensions are as follows: \- Width: 170mm \- Depth: 112mm \- Height: 57mm \- Weight: 618g with battery For more detailed information, the manual for the Vision Octavia can be downloaded from the manufacturer's website.
Rocket FX Series - Octavia
The Rocket FX Series - Octavia by Roger Mayer is a renowned octave fuzz pedal with a rich history and unique features. Originally designed in early 1967, it has been used on iconic tracks such as "Purple Haze" and "Fire" by Jimi Hendrix. The pedal produces a sound that is an octave higher than the note being played, achieved through electronic mirror imaging techniques that are program-sensitive and responsive to the player's feedforward inputs. The electronic circuitry is analog in design and faithfully captures the subtleties and harmonic overtones from the guitar, resulting in a unique yet human-like quality. The Octavia is an analog circuit with the properties of a frequency doubler, envelope generator, and amplitude modulator, complemented by additional frequency shaping filter circuits. The effect produced can range from subtle to wild, depending on the settings used, and is responsive to the player's attack. When used with a clean tone and specific pickup and tone control settings, it can produce distinctive ring-modulated overtones. When combined with a fuzz unit, it creates an upper octave double, as demonstrated in the solo to "Purple Haze." Jimi Hendrix typically placed the Octavia after a fuzz and wah unit, allowing it to react to the combined effects of both. The pedal's sound is influenced by the amount of signal driving it, making experimentation crucial for achieving desired results. The Octavia model in the Rocket FX Series features a grey color, volume and drive controls, and operates on a 9V adaptor or battery power supply. The pedal's design and functionality make it a versatile tool for guitarists seeking to explore unique octave fuzz tones with a rich history and a wide range of sonic possibilities.
Overdrive and Boost
Voodoo Blues
The Voodoo Blues by Roger Mayer is a unique guitar effects pedal designed to produce musical overtones with feedforward compression as it transitions into overdrive. It offers a clean sustain and overdrive that can be used with chords, providing a significant improvement over traditional overdrive pedals. The pedal's innovative design approach preserves the full dynamics and detail of the guitar's tone, allowing it to clean up perfectly with the guitar's volume control. Key Features and Specifications: \- Output Level: High enough to drive the 1st stage of tube amplifiers into distortion if required \- Fatness Control: Not just a simple EQ section, enhances the pedal's tonal characteristics \- Enclosure: Housed in a standard style enclosure with dual direct drive buffered outputs or hard wire output and a rapid change 9V battery compartment \- Internal Filtering: Ensures noise-free operation even with basic adapters \- Dual Direct Drive Outputs: Capable of driving long leads without any loss, providing greater detail and fidelity \- Traditional Hard Wire Output/Bypass: Allows comparison between using a buffered output in a particular setup \- Multi-Mode Outputs: Offers true hard wire output plus two buffered outputs that can drive long cable lengths with no high-frequency loss \- Battery Life: 150 hours or more using a premium grade alkaline 9-volt battery \- Rapid Battery Change: Front panel slides back for quick and simple battery replacement \- External Power Adapter/Supply: Can be used with an external AC adapter (not supplied) through a standard DC power jack (2.1mm center pin) \- Connection Protocol: Uses the standard negative center pin connection protocol \- Power Requirements: 9-volt DC, recommended regulated output, current rating of 50mA or more \- Ergonomic Design: Pedal board friendly with jack sockets and DC power jack positioned on the same side of the enclosure \- Size: Width 170mm, Depth 112mm, Height 57mm, Weight: 618g with battery The Voodoo Blues pedal is suitable for use in various musical genres, including blues, rock, and country, and offers versatile functionality for guitarists seeking a unique overdrive and clean boost experience.
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Concorde+
The Concorde+ by Roger Mayer is a pedal designed to deliver iconic tones that have changed the sound of rock and studio recording. It features primary analog processing, ultra-high-speed capabilities, and the use of analog tape simulation for optimal recording quality. The pedal is equipped with a 456 Microphone Pre-Amplifier, 456HD® Analog Tape Simulation, and a D1 Ultra Wideband Active Direct Interface with speaker monitor mode and re-amplifying functions. The Concorde+ offers a unique solution for pristine analog recording, seamlessly interfacing with all A to D converters. It incorporates ultra- linear high-speed Class A discrete pre-amplifiers with hand-wound ferrite transformers, providing ultimate phase and linearity over a wide bandwidth exceeding 80kHz. The pedal's 456HD® Analog Tape Simulation allows for real- time dynamic and harmonic control with zero latency, offering improved dynamic performance in digital recording. The pedal's design and features make it suitable for various music genres, including rock, blues, jazz, country, folk, classical, funk, and metal. It is designed to enhance and bring tone visions to life in both performance and recording situations.
