AMPTWEAKER PEDALS

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Amptweaker is not a company that sits around a large sterile conference room figuring out how best to put some crappy knobs on a new design thus saving a whopping $.00002 per unit. It is a company on a perpetual quest to create the most tonally perfect, user friendly effect pedals to be played and enjoyed by as many people as possible.

The endless quest for the perfect tone brings us back time and time again to – (Get ready for it) pedals.
It is this obsessive nature and endless dedication to tone that brought iconic amp guru and all-around cool guy James Brown, he of the Peavey 5150 fame, to design and build what many consider to be the best Overdrive/Fuzz/Distortion pedals ever made.

Tight Metal Distortion

The Tight Metal redefines rock/metal tone and the very definition of total sonic brutality in a compact stomp box. The Tight Metal encapsulates all the tone and responsiveness of its predecessor, the Tight Metal Pro II, with a reduced feature set that does not compromise tone or performance. With a built-in noise gate, three-way tone stack and controls for volume, tone and gain, The Tight Metal is the ultimate solution for audible Armageddon in a compact space.

Tight Metal Distortion

Tight Metal Pro II Distortion

Tight Metal Pro II Distortion

The Tight Metal Pro II redefines rock/metal tone and the very definition of total sonic brutality. In addition to a full assortment of high-gain tones and switching capabilities, the Tight Metal Pro II now includes Depth Finder and DeFizzerator processing built in for even more tone sculpting abilities. Perfect for live and studio, the Tight Metal Pro II has included a balanced DI, cab sim and headphone output in addition to three separate loops for multiple processing and switching combinations.

James does not build “clones” or knockoffs. James builds with only the best components. James builds in America. Not really difficult concepts, but the good stuff in life (and pedals) rarely is. It takes time, dedication, and an undying quest for excellence.

Fat Metal Pro II Distortion

The Fat Metal Pro II redefines rock/metal tone and the emergence of 7 and 8 string players that need more pronounced and controlled low end. More “chunk” and more “chug”-in a word, MORE!!! James recognized this trend years back and decided it was necessary to create a box specifically designed for these players. Understanding what players need is a hallmark of the Amptweaker philosophy and one that continues to this day. In addition to a full assortment of high-gain tones and switching capabilities, the Fat Metal Pro II now includes Depth Finder and DeFizzerator processing built in for even more tone sculpting abilities. Perfect for live and studio, the Fat Metal Pro II has included a balanced DI, cab sim and headphone output in addition to three separate loops for multiple processing and switching combinations.

Fat Metal Pro II Distortion

Tight Rock Distortion

Tight Rock Distortion

The Tight Rock redefines classic rock and metal tones in a compact stomp box. With a built-in noise gate, three-way tone stack and controls for volume, tone and gain, the Tight Rock is the ultimate addition for players looking for big tone in a small package. Responsive and dynamic, the Tight Rock provides the versatility and sound needed in the most demanding situations.

Big Rock Pro II Distortion

The Big Rock Pro II brings back the glory of the So-Cal, Plexi modded, tone loved and desired by millions. Classic “Big Gain Tone” available in a convenient stomp box! In addition to being able to cover the great classic rock sounds of the past, the Big Rock Pro II has more than enough gain to keep up with modern players needing the flexibility to create a full palette of tones. In addition to a full assortment of high-gain tones and switching capabilities, the Big Rock Pro II now includes Depth Finder and DeFizzerator processing built in for even more tone sculpting abilities. Perfect for live and studio, the Big Rock Pro II includes a balanced DI, cab sim and headphone output in addition to three separate loops for multiple processing and switching combinations.

Big Rock Pro II Distortion

Tight Drive Guitar Overdrive

The Tight Drive redefines the boundaries of the standard “overdrive” with enhanced tone sculpting and advanced tone stacks. The Tight Drive provides everything from a nuanced push to the front end of the amp all the way to heavy overdrive/distortion and all points in between. Exceptionally responsive and detailed, the Tight Drive comes with a built-in noise gate, three-way tone stack and controls for volume, tone, and gain. Perfect in both size and function, the Tight Drive is a welcome addition to any pedalboard.

Tight Drive Guitar Overdrive

Pressurizer Compressor Booster Parallel

Pressurizer Compressor Booster Parallel

The Amptweaker PressuRizer compressor accomplishes this in several unique ways, and includes a built-in output FET limiter/booster, making this a powerful clean tone tweaker. Using parallel studio-grade compression with wet/dry blend, and some unusual side-chain variations, it varies from smooth compression that limits the initial ‘whack’ to a dry-blended approach that adds compression after a short delay. The PressuRizer is designed to work for both guitar and bass. The Bloom switch (Fast/Off/Slow) rewires the side-chain detector so the signal compresses and then grows – when blended with dry, the result sounds normal at first, and then blooms like a great Les Paul.

The Tone only affects the compressed signal and boosts highs to cut through, or cuts midrange to help match the ‘blooming’ tone to the dry. The Limiter switch adds a FET booster after the blend, and can be set Soft for barely limiting, Hard for a slightly broken-up sound, or Off for no limiting. This FET limiter has a very rounded breakup, similar to output tubes. Since many always leave their compressor on, the PressuRizer has a cool 2-Step footswitch – normally it’s a true bypass on/off switch, but if you press & hold the switch, it locks the compressor on, and then tapping kicks in another boost knob on the side of the pedal. So you can get a 1-2 punch with a single button pedal!

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