The
DIODE toggle switch
will affect the dynamic response of the pedal, with settings
as follows:
●
Switch
up
is medium compression via MOSFETs
,
which have high headroom
and a smooth transition into clipping which becomes fairly aggressive at higher
gain settings.
●
Switch
center
removes diode compression altogether, which lets the natural
clipping of the op-amps shine through. This mode is recommended if you want
high dynamic range or are using the pedal as a clean boost/EQ into an already
driven amp.
●
Switch
down
is high compression, using silicon diodes.
The differences between clipping modes are most apparent if you gradually turn up the
gain control to find the threshold of clipping. This will vary depending on the strength of
the input source (i.e. how hot your pickups are). We encourage experimentation!
Finally, the
Boost Footswitch
corresponds to the Longsword’s
Boost
knob. The boost
is placed before the main distortion circuit and has up to +20dB of gain and a low
frequency cut at 300Hz. This moderate low cut is ideal for tightening up the Longsword
at higher gain settings, as well as providing two distinct voicings for low and high gain.
In conclusion
…
The Longsword is a very versatile distortion / overdrive pedal with a plethora of options
on hand and we hope it helps you dial in the exact tone you’re looking for, regardless if
you’re playing indie rock or doom metal. Thanks again!
CHANGELOG
Version 2
Manual release for Longsword V4.5
Version 1
Manual release for Longsword V4
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