CopperSound has introduced two ultra-compact mini-pedals, the Renegade Multi-Bias fuzz pedal and a new-and-improved version of its Gravity Bomb clean boost pedal.
Despite serving totally different purposes, the pint-sized pedals feature an almost identical topography, which flashes just one control knob, a toggle switch and a bypass footswitch.
In practice, both pedals promise to provide deceptively large tones from their micro-sized, pedalboard-friendly packages.
The Gravity Bomb V2, for example, is a much-refined version of its predecessor. As well as an aesthetic pick-me-up, the V2 has also utilized a versatile three-way toggle switch that can be used to access a trio of “mid-enhancing” modes.
In the up position, the Gravity Bomb boosts the 1kHz area, while the down position boosts around 750Hz. The middle position is the standard Gravity Bomb V1 sound, maintaining a flat EQ curve.
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Just like the first iteration, the pedal offers up to 20dB of clean boost – dialed in via the sole control knob – which is powered by its internal audiophile-grade Burr Brown Op Amp.
Joining the Gravity Bomb V2 is the Renegade Multi-Bias – a no-frills fuzz that vows to deliver both classic and contemporary fuzz tones.
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To do so, the top two-way toggle switch flicks between a pair of two different bias voltages. While the up position is said to tap into full-bodied fuzz, the down position sets its sights on supplying a more “modern and gated” alternative.
Here, the control knob is a master volume parameter, with the pedal also promising to provide a long sustain and “electric sizzle” as the signal fades out.
In terms of prices, the Gravity Bomb V2 is available for $129, while the Renegade has a price tag of $149.
Head over to CopperSound for more info.
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Matt is a Senior Staff Writer, writing for Guitar World, Guitarist and Total Guitar. He has a Masters in the guitar, a degree in history, and has spent the last 16 years playing everything from blues and jazz to indie and pop. When he’s not combining his passion for writing and music during his day job, Matt records for a number of UK-based bands and songwriters as a session musician.
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