NUX | Horseman Overdrive Pedal, Full Size

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A UK-built, dual klone that combines two identical, cascaded circuits (charge pump, buffer intact) so that you can use one channel for boost and one for overdrive – or use it however else you prefer. All of this detail serves to point out that most of the magic happens in these filter networks and the gain stage itself. Though the original tone control is interesting - an active high pass shelf above 400Hz - modifying the EQ stage doesn't affect the essential character of the circuit as much as you might expect. What should I look for in a Klon clone? Credit is provided by a panel of lenders with whom we have a commercial relationship (so we cannot provide independent advice). Now, we aren't short of options when looking for a cheap chorus pedal, but our choice has to be the TC Electronic June 60. This vintage-inspired stomp not only looks like it should be a lot more expensive than it is but under its retro veneer is an analogue circuit designed to perfectly recreate the chorus found in the Roland Juno 60 synthesizer.

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First and foremost, we are guitarists, and we want other players to find the right product for them. So we take into careful consideration everything from budget to feature set, ease of use and durability to come up with a list of what we can safely say are the best cheap guitar pedals on the market right now. Some of these are basically carbon copies of the original, both with regards to their features and design. Others have been less faithful in their recreation. The might have tried to alter or improve the Klon’s circuit in some way, or to have totally changed the design of the pedal. Although this is not presented as a Klon clone, this transparent overdrive by a very reputable builder presents uncanny similarities in tone and response. A glass knob controls the treble without affecting the bass frequencies and coexists with a tone knob. might seem like a bargain compared with the price of an original Klon. However it is still relatively expensive when you compare it with a lot of other overdrive or boost pedals on the market. Rather unusually, the Sugar Drive makes no reference to the fact that it is a ‘Klone’. It’s name doesn’t reference the Klon, nor does its bright blue enclosure.

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NUX is a part of Cherub Technology, a leading digital musical instrument accessories designer and manufacturer. Are cheap pedals worse than expensive ones? Used – This is the pedal that coined the term “Klone” (as in “clone of the Klon,” get it?). The Arc Effects’ stompbox is a recreation that replicates all components from the original design, at around… 10% of the cost or so! If you’re looking for a reliable and affordable compressor, NUX Sculpture will be an excellent choice. It sounds really natural and it works very well with other pedals. It will also definitely sharpen the signals on both top and bottom edges. True/Buffer Bypass– There is an optional bypass mode enabling the signal to be untouched when this stompbox is disengaged.

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NUX based this model on Keeley Katana and although it’s not as good as the original, considering the low price of Lacerate, it’s definitely worth it. Sometimes bad gear can give you a good idea! I’ll go with whatever’s around. There are no rules”: Code Orange’s Reba Meyers on writing “pure evil” riffs and why she’d rather play a guitar that “sounds a little sh**tier” than a studio classic NUX Horseman has an optional bypass mode. You can use the pedal in True Bypass mode to keep your signal untouched when the pedal is OFF in the chain. We highly recommend to select buffer bypass mode if you have more than 4 pedals connected together; switch to Buffer Bypass mode and there will be no signal loss in your pedal chain!

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I personally own that pedal and I have to admit that I’m really satisfied with its quality. It’s really small, so it doesn’t take too much space on the pedalboard. And when it comes to tone, it features three different chorus modes. So it’s basically like having three different pedals in one! Where the regular Tumnus was a no-frills Klone, the Deluxe represents Brian Wampler's take on the circuit, and is one of the best Klon clones out there. Of most interest are the additions of an active bass and mids control. The shelving treble of the original Klon is still present, but the mids control allows you to have greater control over the midrange of the pedal. We take the world's most exciting guitarists to our favourite guitar stores for a bit of retail therapy… Another “classic” way to use the NUX Horseman. Very useful when used in combination with the amplifiers drive channel (or any other drive pedal). And, depending on the Gain – Output adjustment, it lets the Horseman be used as a clean boost. Dial-up a low-gain with a high output setting, and it adds mostly volume and minimal color to your sound. The Sugar Drive has a dual-ganged gain pot, as well as a ‘charge pump’ that boosts the voltage of the pedal to 18V.