
Anthony Easton
The Standout by VFE is a precision mid booster designed to address common tone problems. It offers a range of features and specifications:
- Enclosure dimensions: 2.4" W x 4.4" L x 1.4" H (60 x 111 x 35mm)
- With knobs & jacks: 2.4" W x 4.6" L x 2.2" H (60 x 117 x 56mm)
- True bypass with buffered bypass option via internal switch
- More EQ range & less noise than the original Focus pedal
- Dry blend for dialing in a less pronounced "mid hump"
- Filters can be 6dB or 12dB for more extreme EQ cuts
- Industry-standard 2.1mm, negative-tip DC power supply
- Standard - accepts 9V up to 18V (recommended)
- Charge pump mod - accepts 9V (recommended) up to 12V
- Input impedance: 1.8M-ohm
- Current draw:
- Standard: ~15mA off, ~45mA on @ 9V, ~25mA off, ~55mA on @ 18V
- Charge pump mod: ~30mA off, ~60mA on
The Standout is designed to sculpt tone and push an amp or another pedal into its unique sweet spot, making it a valuable tool for taming high-gain amps, especially in the studio.
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