steviejr92
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Hi Everyone,
So this here's the Incredible Machine Distortion which is based on the Snake Oil Marvelous Engine Distortion. The original pedal im not familiar with and when i did a Youtube search only a few videos popped up showcasing it. Even a search here on the forum didn't turn up much. I didn't have a particular reason as to why i chose to build this circuit, maybe cause i just had never heard of it before.
When it comes to the build its incredibly easy to put together. Very much a beginner level build here. This circuit uses all very common parts and because of that it earns a point from me. No need to source expensive or unusual components here. Looking into the circuit, it uses BAT41s and red LEDs as hard clippers to get your distortion. The result is a unique crunchy distortion. You have your usual VOl and TONE knob no big deal there. Then the GAIN is interesting because it works in tandem with the Voice knob. Which the Voice is like a 2nd gain stage. I wouldn't recommend lowering Voice under noon. The result of said action gives an unsatisfying bass driven OD. Which leads me to my next point, if you build this circuit you'll find that the circuit is overall dark. If you're anything like me your going to find yourself cranking the TONE knob and leaving it there.
All in all its a very fun build. Its a distortion that gets the job done and in certain circumstances i can see it shine. For me lately ive been getting into the Fuzz craze and maybe distortion just isn't cutting it for me anymore. I can see modding this circuit might be the way to go to reduce some of the bass. Ill see if i can get a demo of it up tomorrow since there arent much demos of it out there.
BTW i dropped my enclosure while it was still in its bubble wrapping and it still managed to chip (bottom left corner). Just be careful when handling your enclosures!
Thanks for reading!
- Steve
So this here's the Incredible Machine Distortion which is based on the Snake Oil Marvelous Engine Distortion. The original pedal im not familiar with and when i did a Youtube search only a few videos popped up showcasing it. Even a search here on the forum didn't turn up much. I didn't have a particular reason as to why i chose to build this circuit, maybe cause i just had never heard of it before.
When it comes to the build its incredibly easy to put together. Very much a beginner level build here. This circuit uses all very common parts and because of that it earns a point from me. No need to source expensive or unusual components here. Looking into the circuit, it uses BAT41s and red LEDs as hard clippers to get your distortion. The result is a unique crunchy distortion. You have your usual VOl and TONE knob no big deal there. Then the GAIN is interesting because it works in tandem with the Voice knob. Which the Voice is like a 2nd gain stage. I wouldn't recommend lowering Voice under noon. The result of said action gives an unsatisfying bass driven OD. Which leads me to my next point, if you build this circuit you'll find that the circuit is overall dark. If you're anything like me your going to find yourself cranking the TONE knob and leaving it there.
All in all its a very fun build. Its a distortion that gets the job done and in certain circumstances i can see it shine. For me lately ive been getting into the Fuzz craze and maybe distortion just isn't cutting it for me anymore. I can see modding this circuit might be the way to go to reduce some of the bass. Ill see if i can get a demo of it up tomorrow since there arent much demos of it out there.
BTW i dropped my enclosure while it was still in its bubble wrapping and it still managed to chip (bottom left corner). Just be careful when handling your enclosures!
Thanks for reading!
- Steve
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