The Scream

The Scream by VFE is an overdrive pedal based on the classic TS808 overdrive circuit, with additional controls for customizing the tone. The pedal features the following technical specifications and functionalities:

- Dimensions: 2.37" W x 4.37" L x 1.16" H (60 x 111 x 29mm)
- Controls:
- TONE: Active boost/cut of frequencies above the threshold set by the internal FREQ trimpot. Stock setting @ 3.2kHz.
- DRIVE: Sets the gain in the drive section, ranging from clean boost to cascading layers of high gain saturation.
- LEVEL: Sets the output level of The Scream, affected by the EQ and HCC settings.
- FILTER: Post-gain treble cut for smoothing out or adding gritty, bright top end to the tone.
- FAT: Sets the pre-gain bass response and overall gain character, acting as a variable mid/treble boost.
- IMP: Sets the input impedance via an internal trimpot, influencing dynamic response and adding sparkle to the top end.
- FREQ: The FREQ trimpot sets the corner frequency from 1.2kHz up to 7.2kHz, functioning like a treble or presence EQ.
- S - L - A: Uses Variable HCC technology to transition between different drive tones and shades of compression.
- Additional Features:
- 3PDT true bypass footswitch
- Extended gain range (higher & lower)
- Internal FREQUENCY control for customizing boost/cut from the TONE control
- Internal SMOOTH control for softening compression and increasing overall output
- Original W20K potentiometer for TONE control
- 5% carbon comp resistors in the signal path for vintage vibe
- 1% metal film resistors elsewhere for tight tolerances & low noise
- 5% metal film capacitors and 2% silver solder for pure signal flow
- Switchcraft enclosed jacks
- Water-clear green LED
- JRC4558D op amp installed with gold plated socket
- Power:
- Accepts standard Boss-style negative tip power supplies, from 9-18V
- Can be powered internally via 9V battery

The pedal is designed to allow users to recreate classic TS808 sounds and discover new tones with the twist of a knob, offering a wide range of tonal possibilities beyond the mid-hump tone of the original TS808 circuit.