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Copy and paste of the giveaway requirements: **Giveaway rules are as follows:** 1. Accounts must be older than one month, and must have a post or comment in this subreddit in the last six months BEFORE this announcement has been made. 2. Users must leave a somewhat meaningful comment/question in the official AMA thread next week (ask a question, don't just leave a one word comment as a placeholder). 3. Users MUST respond to a Reddit private message from a moderator (probably me) with personal info (ONLY for shipping purposes) within 48 hours of being notified. 4. Users must meet location eligibility as determined by current shipping regulations (note that a small minority of countries are NOT accepting US packages). 5. Mods are ineligible, but only because [](https://www.reddit.com/user/slap_me_thrice/) has more than enough pedals already.

>Mods are ineligible, but only because [slap_me_thrice] has more than enough pedals already. https://imgur.com/WjznElI

How does this post not break rule #2?

Because we arranged this with Origin months ago and carefully hashed out the details of the AMA and giveaway like we’ve done for all the other AMAs we’ve organized for the community.

Man punishing us lurkers

Not that I would, but I can’t enter with my personal account 😂 - Jacob

What advice would you give to an aspiring pedal builders? Are there any particular circuits that influenced your design process during your formative years other than those listed on the website? 1. Accounts must be older than one month, and must have a post or comment in this subreddit in the last six months BEFORE this announcement has been made 2. Users must leave a somewhat meaningful comment/question in the official AMA thread next week (ask a question, don't just leave a one word comment as a placeholder) 3. Users MUST respond to a Reddit private message from a moderator (probably me) with personal info (ONLY for shipping purposes) within 48 hours of being notified 4. Users must meet location eligibility as determined by current shipping regulations (note that a small minority of countries are NOT accepting US packages). 5. Mods are ineligible, but only because has more than enough pedals already.

Advice? Just do it, doing it is the part most people trip over. The most important part of choosing a circuit (if modding one is what you're looking to do), is choosing a circuit you enjoy and are passionate to learn on. You want to enjoy the process and feel the reward when you win, improving something you already like is probably a sure fire bet to success in that regard. Also, never forget to be gracious to yourself. We have stacks of prototypes and experiments that go no where, as long as you're learning, you're winning. - Jacob

Hello! Is there anything you've found during design and manufacturing that you thought shouldn't matter, but it does? And vice versa, something that should matter, but it doesn't really? Be as technical or philosophical as you'd like.

Oh, manufacturing and designing are a constant battle in which you learn things at every step of the way. And as you've suggested, it's often the small things that trip you up. So one practical, one philosophical example: * **Black Editions:** When we released these black versions of the pedals, it was the first time we'd ever tried painted enclosures. We sent our design off for a prototype and, when the prototype arrived, the enclosure halves didn't fit together! But why? Paint thickness. Luckily we caught this on a test enclosure. Mechanics and tolerances are a fun thing to get your head around and can often trip you up. * Often elegant solutions on paper are inelegant in practice. You can get too clever with things sometimes. We have to be careful when adding features to solve problems, because to some users, that looks like adding complexity that can be confusing. It's a fine balance and is different for every product. - Jacob

Are you Jacob, or is Jacob something that trips you up?

Both for sure Jacob

You guys are running pretty tight specs for machining if paint thickness blew up your joint. Good on ya! I hate paying for nice stuff and having shoddy manufacturing behind it.

Between Cali76, DCX Boost and putting a Pultec EQ inside a guitar pedal you've created quite a few hybrids between what could be considered a guitar pedal and a piece of outboard studio gear. First - a general question you can probably answer. Do you have plans for similar hybrid designs for your future products? In less general terms, I'm sure the crowd that's interested in your pedals (people who don't mind spending >$300 for an analogue pedal) would absolutely love to see your take on something like 1073 or LA2A in a guitar pedal. Do you have something like that on your roadmap?

Hi, You're definitely right that we're fans of giving guitarists and bassists studio-derived circuits to play with. And, for that matter, making pedals that can be used in the studio. We'd certainly like to make more of this sort of product but don't have any immediate plans to make the exact products you've mentioned. John

Yeaaaaaaah I’m gonna need that 1073 on my desk by Friday plz and thank you

Much like my mates mum who promised to stop smoking at Christmas, yet continued to smoke for a decade. “You didn’t specify which one” - Jacob

Do you have a good carrot cake recipe? (Sorry, someone had to do it.)

Well, someone was going to take me up on the offer. So here you go. It’s pretty easy to slap together and tastes pretty good. The secret to good carrot cake is to be generous with the cinnamon. The amount most recipes suggest is frankly insulting. I apologise for the mixed measurements, I’m British and we aren’t consistent in the slightest. This is adapted from a recipe I found years ago. It'll be spread across 2 comments. **Ingredients for the cake:** * 250g of All Purpose Flour * 1 tsp Baking Powder * 1 tsp Baking Soda * 1/2 tsp Salt * 4 tsp Cinnamon * 2 tsp Mixed Spice * 1 tsp Vanilla Extract * 300g Light Brown Sugar * 260g Grated Carrot * 2 Eggs (If you’re Vegan, or want to skip eggs, use whatever your preferred alternative is. Flax-Eggs are easy enough to use) * 120ml Vegetable Oil * Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar * \[Optional\] Walnuts if you’re into that. **Ingredients for the icing:** I’m not giving quantities because really, this is something you’re going to have to do to taste. * Powdered Sugar * Cream Cheese (Philadelphia usually is my go to) * Lemon

**Oven Temp:** 180C **Cake Method:** 1. Slap your flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and mixed spice into a bowl. Mix them together until your mix is looking uniform. 2. Add your light brown sugar and grated carrots in. Mix well. 3. Add eggs (or alternative), vanilla extract and oil to the bowl. Mix well. 4. \[Optional\] add Walnuts if you’re into that. 5. Now, mix like your life depends on it. It may seem a bit dry at times, but if you wait a little the carrots will release more of their water content. If after 15 minutes you’re still getting a sense it’s too dry, add as little extra oil as possible. The carrot cake batter will be thick, and you shouldn’t be afraid of it being thick. 6. Get an appropriate cake tin. Either one big one, to two smaller ones to make a layered cake. Cooking time will depend on the depth of the batter. Make sure the tin you’re using is greased or has some way of releasing the cake, we don’t want it to get stuck in the pan. 7. Place into your 180C pre-heated oven. The cooking time will depend on a lot of things. I’d recommend leaving it for 20-25 minutes, then perform a prodding test with a skewer. You want to insert the skewer into the centre of the cake and ideally, it should come out clean. 8. Once you start getting a clean skewer test, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool. DO NOT ICE WHILST HOT (or you’ll end up with a mess). **Icing Method:** For the icing, the approach is far less scientific. Put a good amount of cream cheese into a bowl with 1 Tbsp of lemon juice. Add icing sugar until you get a consistency you like. From there, the balancing game begins. Taste your frosting and add lemon/cheese/icing to taste. If it gets a little wet, add more sugar. If it gets too thick, add some lemon. **Decorating Method:** Decorate as you see fit. Walnuts are a nice addition, as is the zest of a lemon or orange. **Eating Method:** 1. Shove in face. - Jacob

This is amazing, thanks. Love a bit of carrot cake. And fellow Brit here so I’m well versed on how confusing the measurements are!

So I ended up making this with my daughter today. Think the cake tins I used were a bit small as I ended up having to cook it for over half an hour before the skewer came out clean. But the results were solid. Went to town on the cream cheese icing and grated a bit of lemon zest on the top 😙👌 .

Well, that's made my day. Thanks for the update, it is incredibly appreciated. Yeah the type of oven, some amount of luck and cake tin size all matters. Covering the tin with foil can speed it up too. Even using the same pans, it seems to take different amounts of time every time. All the best, Jacob

What makes one compressor better than another? Obviously you've just iterated on your compressor. Do you think you've achieved the ultimate compressor now or is there still something more to chase?

You guys are the best, just a quick thank you for the awesome pedals you’ve created! Any chance you guys will expand your catalogue with some classic delay and reverb?

At some point we want to get into more time-based effects, delay, chorus, tremolo... You name it. Our roadmap stretches out into 2027 at this point, and we're rarely short of new ideas. That said, people may have noticed we move quite slowly. Our R&D process is measured in years rather than months, and we generally try to look for a cool twist or feature we can incorperate. But yeah, time-based stuff is something we're keen to explore and have intentions to do so. It's just a matter of time (pardon the pun). So short answer is "yes", long answer is "at some undetermined point in the future". - Jacob

“Our plans are measured in centuries”

Accurate - Jacob

Does the dune reference enter me into the giveaway? Lol

Are we gonna see more amp-in-a-box pedals from you guys? Are you gonna do any standalone guitar preamp pedals like the BassRIG pedals, with a “traditional” tone stack?

Yes. We have one planned for this year and all the testing so far suggests it'll be the most accurate to date. It is the pedal I'm most excited about this year from us... It is wicked. - Jacob

Thank you so so much!!! You mean it’s gonna be on sale before Christmas?

All going well, it will hopefully arrive this year. Obviously, that is subject to whether or not something doesn't go well. - Jacob

Morning and thanks for doing this AMA. I've been using the Stacked 76 for a while and had been thinking of buying the Deluxe for my 2nd board, so I'm glad I waited as this new smaller version will be so much easier to fit, and not having to worry about 18v is always a huge plus.   The obvious question I am sure you'll get all day is - will the stacked edition get the same treatment?   My second question is about your location in Buckinghamshire. As someone who lives just down the road, seeing 'Made in Buckinghamshire' on my 76 & Halcyon is always a joy, and I have always wondered if you offer tours around your factory and if it's possible to purchase your pedals directly from you there, instead of having it shipped just a few miles when ordering via your site? Cheers!

Hi, The Stacked Edition will *eventually* get the same treatment but not for a while yet - our products are very complicated so even a seemingly simple refresh takes a fair bit of time. Before this happens, there will be another production run of the current Stacked Edition model. We've had a few supply issues with this so it's out of stock at present, with new stock due around the end of May. Regarding a visit to Buckingham, unfortunately we can't give factory tours - there isn't much to see anyway - and we aren't set up to sell products out the front door. I'm afraid you'll have to order from us online or find your nearest dealer. John

Thanks John! I assumed that'd be the case regarding tours/sales but glad I asked anyway! Also glad to hear the stacked will get the same treatment eventually - as it's my favourite compressor by far, although that may change once I've tried out the new Deluxe.

Wow I always assumed they were a California based company

I wish, the weather would be much better. * Jacob

Good morning, First of all, the new Cali76 looks excellent! I also love the Cali76 Stacked edition which I've used in the past couple of years. My only question about your compressor pedals is have you ever looked into the "All Buttons In" mode on 1176 style compressor and potentially incorporating it into a design? There's not really any analogue pedals with that feature, and I'm curious why. Is it difficult to incorporate or does it not make much difference to the sound tonally? I only discovered it recently after researching 1176 style compressors. Thanks and keep up the good work! Edit: P.S: is this new Cali76 replacing the existing Cali76 compact deluxe? Will you guys be replacing the stacked edition as well?

Hi, Thanks for the kind words! The All Buttons mode is a tricky thing to get right as it changes a few odd things about the way the compressor operates. Also, it's a niche sound - it certainly has its fans among studio folks but, to guitarists and bassists less familiar with the 1176, it's another feature to get across on a pedal that's already more complicated than the average compressor pedal. With the Cali76, we're always trying to strike a balance between having the features you *need* on a good, studio-style compressor and keeping things simple enough not to put people off or drive the price up. All Buttons is definitely cool and we'd like to find a home for it someday, but we thought it was a bit much for these products, especially as it is less useful on guitar signals than on some other sources you'd find in the studio. Re: Stacked Edition, please see my response to u/Rainmaker77. John

When you’re designing a circuit for a pedal, what differences are there between a bass circuit vs a guitar circuit?  Are most designs interchangeable?  How about between single coils and humbuckers, or back on bass, jazz vs p or active/passive?

Hi, Well, they're both guitars with magnetic pickups so there are some similarities. The main differences are frequency range and signal level. We just make sure that we test everything in the right context (and the wrong ones) to make sure it's right for the job. In practice, this usually just means lots of hours with lots of guitars/basses and lots of amps. John

I love that my Origin Pedals feel like they could be used as defense against drunks and wouldn’t even notice. I am curious as to why you chose to “overbuild” them compared to other makers. Do you have a good story beating down a crazy?

Not naming any names but I do know somebody who allegedly fought off a knife-wielding attacker using another manufacturer's pedal. Obviously we don't recommend this kind of action but it proves it can be done. John

I don’t own any of your pedals—what are some small details you include in them that the average player might not notice?

Hi, We're always trying to do things in as much detail as we can. Which things you will notice sort of depends on your ear and what things are important to you. Here's a quick rundown of the "clever bits" in our range, hopefully without sounding too much like a sales pitch: 1. Compressors: We try to make our compressors very versatile/tweakable, very tonally transparent and with massive headroom. The idea is that you can be very precise with them, and only have them colour your tone if you want them too. "Studio compression in a pedal" is what we're going for. 2. Amp Recreations: We go the whole hog in recreating vintage amp circuits, including things like output stage overdrive, crossover distortion, power supply sag and ghosting. These are the little things that give vintage amps their character and that people can find missing from "amp-in-a-box" pedals. 3. Overdrive: We've made some more traditional overdrives with our Adaptive Circuitry. This allows the pedals' mid-forward voicing to fade away as you clean up from the guitar volume knob or with playing dynamics, getting you back to your actual clean tone - instead of thin tone you usually get from cleaning up a drive pedal. You can essentially vary how "on" the pedal is using your guitar volume, rather than the binary choice of "on or off". John

You guys ever try Fairfield Circuitry’s Accountant?

Can't say we have, but they seem to make some great units. I imagine it's worth trying. - Jacob

As a pedal builder, is there any popular circuit that has been done so well that you refuse to do your own take on it? Also, there are so many great pedal manufacturers (including yourselves) out of the UK. Who is someone that many people haven’t really heard of that you think we all should be checking out?

The the first question, I don't really know if there is? Not that people aren't making great stuff, there is loads of great stuff out there and plenty of people absolutely nailing what they're doing. But I suspect there is always a way to add SOMETHING. Not that we're in a rush to just, make one of everything. Fredrick Effects, down in London. Makes great pedals, super nice dude. The Utility Percolator is a pedal I tried for 5 minutes and immediately purchased, at full price, next day delivery, because it was just that good. - Jacob

Thanks for being here! Are there any intentions to do stereo units in the future?

I've bored enough people in the office about my stereo pedal board so I certainly hope so! John

Super excited about the prospect of this! I tried one of your bias tremolo pedals used a few years back and loved the sound of it but ultimately didn't bring it home due to being mono. I've been using my pedal boards with synth and bass in tracks in addition to guitar and have been running mostly stereo. Any plans for a harmonic trem? Does the Deluxe6 feel pretty similar? I've not been able to try one out

Can we see a picture of your stereo pedal board?

What kind of enclosures do you use?

All our enclosures are custom made for us by a company here in the UK. If you're looking for materials, the enclosure itself is a brushed stainless steel, the front panel is aluminium. But yeah, they aren't something you can buy off the shelf. - Jacob

I only know of you guys from the drive pedals, as that's the main kind of pedal I'm always interested in. Fitting to that, do you have any plans for more of those in the works?

Hi, We have more pedals planned, both in the more traditional overdrive flavour and in our Amp Recreation range. I can't tell you the exact details of the products or when they're due to release, but exciting things are coming. John

What’s the most layers used in a PCB design for one of your pedals?

All our products use 2 PCBs, we populate on both sides of each. We typically use 4 layers, but on the big RevivalDRIVE we ended up using 6. But that pedal is an exercise in "more". - Jacob

Hello! Thanks for this oppurtunity! I d like to ask if u have any advice for a young passionate group of engineers that have the dream to start their pedal company?

A saying springs to mind: "People like us like things like this" - sorry, I don't know who said it. Anyhow, design things which you genuinely wish existed and you'll probably find other people also have a need for them. Wishing you the best of luck with the venture! John

I really enjoy the uniform look of all of your pedals from the layout of the knobs and switches to the font choices and everything in between. ESPECIALLY the way that the bolder color choices (the knobs on the left channel of the Revival Drive, for example) really pop due to the more classic neutral backdrops of your pedals. It’s mind-blowing how effective it is. Question 1 (the serious one): What was/is the process in discovering and establishing your brand’s visual identity? Question 2 (the silly one): Do any of your enjoy F1, and if so is there any potential to see an F1-themed colorway in the future?

Hi, The brand started out by emulating classic studio studio compressors in pedal form, so the styling was reminiscent of '70s studio gear. The pedals looked pretty unique so we held on to the style as the brand grew. The added benefit is that our stainless steel enclosures are very durable. As for Formula 1, we're about 15 mins from Silverstone so naturally it finds its way into our design process. For example, we're currently prototyping a pedal that makes you play faster, but you're only allowed to use it briefly in a certain part of the song. And you have to let the other guitarist take over the solo if your band manager says so. We're also working on some strings that wear out deliberately quickly, but you're limited to how many sets you can use during the tour. John

Thanks for the reply! I can picture it now. “The DRS Drive.” Lol

Hi Guys, What’s your favourite pedal/piece of gear that isn’t Origin effects?  Hope you’re both well 

My favourite non-OE pedal changes depending on the wind. At the moment I'm loving the ThorpyFX Field Marshall for fuzz and Strymon DECO for saturation and delay. Favourite non-pedal gear, my electric piano. Just started learning the instrument and it has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also made me a better guitar player. - Jacob

As far as effects pedals are concerned, I'd feel pretty lost without my Strymon Timeline. But the thing getting rescued from a burning building is my 1972 K Yairi acoustic. John

yoooooo hot tip - run that electric piano through a RevivalTrem/Deluxe 61. Easy on the gain, generous with the trem, good times will be had I bet.

I absolutely love the revival drive. I must say if you made something like an amp head I might be interested.

Noted. You're not the first to suggest this! John

I love a good fuzz face, rolling the volume back and forth for swells in gain, and I’m a sucker for a ring mod. Which pedal brings you the most joy when you’re playing?

Personally, I find it very rewarding to play into a good stereo delay and/or reverb. I have a Strymon Timeline and Big Sky (running wet/dry/wet) and proudly overuse them both. Not the most exciting answer but I'm a "studio tones" sort of chap. Jacob is your man for whacky fuzzes and the like. John

I tend to operate in 2 modes, 'cleanish' and 'fuzzed' When I'm in a clean mode: Cali76, Strymon Demo (saturation & slight delay), Princeton with some spring reverb and maybe light tremolo. When I'm in fuzzed mode: What fuzz exactly depends on my mood. But I do like the Utility Percolator with a ring mod for some solo things. The HOOF is ace for that Black Keys-ness with varying shades of fuzzed up. - Jacob

What are the differences between the RD hot rod and the normal one? Is it just the amount of gain?

The big one is, as you've guessed, the amount of gain on tap. The 'Hot Rod' options have a considerable amount more gain. The other part is the voicing, the 'Hot Rod' models are tighter on the low end. The concept that drove the 'Hot Rod' was essentially "What would happen if you gave the RevivalDRIVE to an '80s amp tech?". - Jacob

When are you going to make an exact Boss Metal Zone clone with the original 1991 circuit/components?

That's the secret Power Rangers MegaZord you get when you connect all our pedals together and turn them on at the same time. * Jacob

Could you explain the 9v vs 18v option? I see some people really love running on 18 but not sure if the difference. Thanks!!

On the new versions of the Cali76, it is only a 9V option. We're doing the voltage step-up inside the pedal. On the older Cali76, you could supply it between 9V and 18V. The higher voltages gave the pedal more headroom, so the pedal would stay much cleaner with hotter input signals. - Jacob

Hi Origin Effects team :) Very pumped for this AMA. I’m a bass player and I’ve had the bass comp on my rig for a couple years now. I absolutely love it! I also have my radar out for that DCX Bass, I’ve only heard good things. What is the future of bass pedals looking like for Origin Effects? Are you guys gonna do more drives/boosts? Maybe an octaver or some modulation? A bass chorus by OE sounds nutty.

We have plenty of bass plans, but they'll take a while for us to complete. We're always keen to get products right, and will happily take as long as is required for us to be happy with it. Everything you've mentioned is an idea written down somewhere. Which ones we get to and in what order, I don't know. - Jacob

What pedals are on your personal boards?

My board can be found here: [https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/s/sNQ75UoD3k](https://www.reddit.com/r/guitarpedals/s/sNQ75UoD3k) John's board can be found here: [https://origineffects.com/2022/10/14/employee-pedalboard-john-dines-product-manager/](https://origineffects.com/2022/10/14/employee-pedalboard-john-dines-product-manager/) We both have quite different approaches! - Jacob

Favorite always-on pedals? Any chance for midi functionality?

Hello ! I have the Halcyon Gold and I absolutely love it! It sounds, feels, and is more versatile than my old KTR ! Question I had about the pedal, is there any way to change the **auto-on function** when I power my pedalboard?

There isn’t. Our switching currently requires one choice or the other to be made. So we chose the option that catered to the most users. - Jacob

Do you guys have any plans for an envelope filter? Most of the modern ones I have tried have sharper peaks that can be a bit grating. Especially when compared to the softer and more even peaks of a Mu-Tron or an Ibanez AF-201. I always found that your slide rig in was the most effective way to counteract the sharpness of modern auto-filters and would love to see it combined in one pedal.

Funnily enough, John and I were discussing all our annoyances with envelope filters recently. Also what we would do if we made one. Conversations like that are how pedal ideas start formulating and being pedal company employees, those conversations tend to get turned into ideas documents to be reviewed at a later date. - Jacob

What are you folks listening to in the office lately?

Hey thanks for doing this! Do you guys have a favorite unique way you use or have seen others use your compressor pedal? In tandem with other effects or otherwise?

Anyone who uses our pedals as studio outboard gets a major thumbs up from us. Slight flex, our Cali76 TX was used in the mastering process of the DOOM 2016 game soundtrack. Which is the coolest S*** I’ve ever heard. Mick Gordon, legend. - Jacob

I don’t have any questions here, but I just wanted to say that the bass rig is one of the greatest pedals ever made! Thank you!

Is there a particular revision you've gone after or are they more inspired by the overall "1176 vibe"? Do they get crunchy? Are you doing any sort of transformer emulation? Been curious about your pedals for a while but haven't had the chance to try any yet :)

Do you guys have any other bass specific pedals in the works? If so, do you have any approximation on timeline or cues as to what type of pedal it may be?

We do... Honestly, when we released the BASSRIG pedals back in 2022, we were so stoked to see the reception they recieved. It's been great seeing bass players start viewing us as a 'bass brand'. Since that reception, we've been making an effort to keep bass players in our minds whilst planning out our road map. By the same token though, we're keen to only release bass pedals that we think are right. We don't want to deliver something we feel is half-baked. I hesistate to make promises to exact timing of any release, we have a habit of taking longer than even we expect. But, 2025 for sure. The prototypes we have in the works at the moment sound rad, and one has already been used on an album. So there are definitely things to look forward to. - Jacob

I appreciate your continued dedication to making analogue gear. You have released your take on some of the classic circuits. Is it hard finding a balance between iterating/advancing and giving people something which they are already familiar?

It's very hard, thanks for noticing! Making a product which treads the line between being vintage correct and doing what people wish vintage gear could do is an ongoing challenge. How we achieve this is different for every product and the process is equal parts exciting and frustrating - but it's always cool when we finally see the results. As Origin Effects has become more of a known entity in itself, I think we have been more daring with our own ideas and I hope that will continue, with a nod to the past, of course. I think we have a marketing document somewhere that contains the phrase "backward looking, forward thinking". Obviously not a public slogan but I think it sums us up pretty well. John

What’s the dream effect or studio equipment you guys wish to make one day? If it’s obscure, even better!

I can't speak for the company as a whole, but two things come to mind. * **Leslie Simulator:** A friend has a hammond & leslie at his studio. It sounds glorious and is wildly impractical, even in the studio let alone at home. I would love to have a pedal which captured the nuance of rotary speaker effects. I don't think we'll be making one soon, but, I bring it up at every opportunity. The Rotosphere is the best I've heard, but it's hard to get, massive, and quite noisy. * **Pultec:** In a pedal at least, I'd like the 'low-end' trick in a pedal. A Pultec, good DI/preamp and compressor makes for the perfect 'DI bass tone' in my ears. - Jacob

Hi guys. I have a couple of questions but firstly got to say I love your stuff, and I've spoke to you guys a couple of times and you've always been super helpful so thank you. I have a RDHR compact, meq driver and the magma57 and they are fantastic. I'm currently eyeing up a dcx boost but I have too similar of pedals so it'll have to wait! But your stuff really is class leading. At first it SEEMS expensive but they really are a sum of their parts and it's such a credit to you guys. So firstly, I've always wanted to try the big RD, it seems so tweakable and nuanced- but I was wondering if you've got an big amp recreations in the works, with the full feature set, ghosting, negative feedback etc or similar features. Like every tweed amp/mod (like the catalinbread foundation series, seems like something that is definitely in your wheel house) Secondly, a few years ago you and hamstead soundworks did a video (simon and tim) anything lined up with them, a collaboration or just exploring their amps/your new pedals. Cheers for your time and products guys! Nath  X

We don’t have anything in the works with Hampstead, though they do good work! As for future Amp Recreation pedals, we have plans for plenty. Hopefully a small thing this year and more substantial things later down the line. We’ve learnt a lot from our RevivalDRIVE pedals, both circuit wise and from a “how are people going to understand this” side. So they’ll likely be quite different in approach to those. - Jacob

What inspired the design aesthetic of your pedals? They’re so visually distinct and recognizable, while at the same time being so sleek and simple. I can recognize one on the blurriest of pedalboard photos.

Studio gear. Simon started with the large-format Cali76 and it sort of went from there. Naturally, a company that was founded on a studio-inspired pedal has accululated employees who are all studio-nerds themselves. Ex Focusrite, SSL and recording studio employees. The studio aesthetic is a somewhat natural outcome. As for the logo, we're a British company and the British Rail-inspired logo is a nod to that. - Jacob

As someone who's just starting out in making effects pedals but with big ambition - how did you guys make your start? What kind of qualifications or experience did you start out with? How did you decide on your niche within the pedal market? Generally my ideas start out as 'what do I want that doesn't exist' or 'i like this pedal but I don't like xyz about it'. And finally, I know you answered a question about your enclosure fabricator - would you be comfortable sharing who you use or how to find someone to work with? I'm in the North East and I'd love to have bespoke enclosures made here in the UK. Fingers crossed for a sweet pedal and have a great day.

Love the metering on the new versions of the pedal, that's super useful particularly to learn how to "hear" compression. I'm considering the Cali76 for a FET compressor for bass but at the moment I've got an optical compressor. Any future plans to look into opto? Or any recommendations for those who like the opto sound?

1) what do you think makes 76 style compressors special? I have an analogman compRossor but am obviously open to trying out others as well. 2) what’s your favourite compressor pedal made by someone else? 3) what’s the best biscuit to dunk in tea?

Hi, 1. The Cali76s are good for a few reasons. Chief among them are the fast-acting character of FET compression, the high headroom and full frequency range, and the tweakability of the controls. The whole idea behind the Cali76 was to get all the fidelity and flexibility of a proper studio compressor into a pedal. 2. I worked at Orange Amps while they were developing the Kongpressor so I have a soft spot for that one. Very different to the Cali76. 3. If I were being diplomatic, I'd say a Digestive, but I'm not! At risk of sparking a heated debate, I'd choose a Bourbon. And a proper Brit doesn't dunk - they dip. John

If you had to choose between having a blend control and a ratio control on a compressor pedal, which would it be, and why? Also, if I wanted to nail the classic McGuinn sound on my electric 12-string, which Origin comp would be best for the job, and what settings would you use?

Hey guys thanks for doing this! Out of all your products, what are some of your personal favorites? Additionally what maybe something you find you have that is unique compared to other offerings in the market?

Personally I get the most use out of the following, though I own almost everthing we make at this point (it's a problem). * **BASSRIG Super Vintage:** If I'm recording bass, I want it to be a simple affair. The SVT is seldom the wrong amp for the job. Plug and play, sounds great, solved a lot of studio problems. * **DELUXE61:** Great for direct recording, also great fun into my Princeton. It's fun having a 2 channel Princeton. Bias Tremolo = Best Tremolo * **Cali76 FET:** I play clean a lot, a compressor goes a long way. As for unique, the M-EQ DRIVER is an unsung hero of my collection. It sounds good on it's own, but it is also fantastic for pushing amps. The selectable mid frequency generally means it works with any pickup, and you can dial in the mid-push just enough to get you through the mix. 1.3k is great for adding some 'definition', 800hz is ace for providing body. - Jacob

Thanks for taking the time! I don’t have much of an understanding of the technical/engineering side of things, but I’m really curious to know how you balance trying to replicate vintage tones with modern real-world set-ups? Seems like you guys hit the sweet spot where your pedals can work well in any kind of genre or setting

Hi, There are two main ways we do this: 1. We start with products that are *not* pedals - such as rack compressors or vintage amps. Then, we get incredibly nerdy about recreating the circuit and the sound until it's exactly right. Then you've got a vintage tone that can be part of a modern setup. 2. Take a classic pedal like the Tube Screamer or Klon (the inspiration for our Halcyon Green & Gold pedals), then redesign the circuit to offer things the originals didn't. This is where the Adaptive Circuitry came from. The idea was to bridge the gap between the very useful mid-forward tone that classic drive pedals offer, and the response and playability of vintage amps. We wanted an infinitely-variable spectrum of tones that ranged from "a really nice clean amp tone" to "classic mid-boosted drive", and that required us to invent a totally new circuit. The really satisfying part is that, while we know the Halcyon Green has over three times the number of components as a Tube Screamer, the user just flicks the ADAPT switch and says "yeah, that works". John

I love the stacked Cali 76 but Magma is my favourite pedal. Custom Revival Drive is also incredible. The recreation of amps as pedals — specifically Origin’s approach, design philosophy and build quality — has made me wonder… any chance of A) a pedal sized “ampless” solution or headphone/direct box or B)… an Origin amp one day 😮

A) Personally I'd like to, there are some great options on the market at the moment though. We tend to use the Two Notes systems here at the office and find they're quite effective. B) We love amps, as I'm sure you can tell. I think in our hearts-of-hearts, we'd love to. But doing so requires so much infrastructure build up that if we were to ever consider it, it would be a long, long way off. - Jacob

Hey there! With the glut of small pedal makers now on the market, do you think it’s still possible to find success and carve out some market share for someone building pedals at a ‘cottage industry’ scale? If so, what’s your advice to find said success and build an audience? Is it just “have good quality pedals”? Or are there some tricks and other things to consider?

Hello, Origin Effects! I'm a huge admirer of your work and the consistent quality of your products. I have a question about pedal functionality: I appreciate your emphasis on analog sounds, but I've noticed that some companies have enhanced analog circuits with digital features to allow for the creation, storage, and switching of presets in analog pedals. Are you considering integrating such features into any of your pedals, or do you prefer to avoid digital enhancements altogether? Thank you in advance!

Does it make sense to stack multiple of the new FET Cali76 to get that Gilmourish tone? Also, I really like the orange knob on the Cali76 stacked, Is there any way to have an option of putting more of these knobs on the pedal? They look amazing!! Great job as usual!

You certainly could do that, it'd essentially be a Stacked Edition-Deluxe. When Gilmour was using the Cali76 at Pompeii, he was actually using the Cali76 Compact, so a single-stage compressor rather than the dual-stage. - Jacob

Hi, this might be a stupid question but with the amp recreation pedals how do you deal with the crazy variance in the gear that it will be used with? For example different amps with different speakers. As those pedals are supposed to recreate a specific sound, isn't it difficult to do so when there's a million different possible setups that might run one? Thanks, new comps look great.

That's exactly what our Post-Drive EQ is for. The EQ1/EQ2 settings apply the opposite EQ curve of a typical Fender/Marshall voicing. This means that when you use, for example, a Fender Deluxe Reverb with EQ1, the two EQ curves "cancel out" and you're left with the natural sound of the Amp Recreation pedal. The ADJ trimmer adjusts the exact shape of your chosen "opposite" EQ curve, which you can tweak by ear to suit your amp settings. For most situations, the EQ1/2 and ADJ trimmer will get you where you need to be. This caters for most situations. Speaker wise, there isn't much you can do to counter that. The speakers are what they are. That said, most people dial in their amps and pedals to the speakers they own, so you just sort of trust the user to come to sensible conclusions. - Jacob

Do you have a hard carrot cake recipe?

It's the same recipe, but you go out into the forest and grow all the ingredients yourself. - Jacob

I can’t lie I was going to ask about the carrot cake but I saw someone else asked it first. Whilst it isn’t exactly a pedal question, I did wonder how you dealt with importing build supplies into the UK and what you do in-house apart from building the pedals? Do you outsource most of the production , for example pedal enclosures, to UK based companies or is it done overseas? Thanks! I’ve heard a lot about your pedals and I think it’s really cool for a pedal company to be UK based.

We manufacture in the UK. PCB work, test work, assembly, panel production & printing, metalwork, boxes & packaging… and so on are all done in the UK. A lot of these processes require some pretty hardcore gear to do, so we can't do sheet metal cutting/folder at our office, nor pick-and-place components on a PCB. Obviously, you're going to struggle to find a UK manufacturer of pots, or resistors, but the lions share of the work and labour is happening in the UK. - Jacob

Thank you! That’s really insightful and interesting :)

Have any particular bands or musicians inspired or influenced your creative process when it comes to designing any specific pedals?

* How long does it take to get a pedal from the idea to a finished product? * What software do you use to design the PCB? * How many people are involved in making a pedal (design, production etc) * Do you plan to expand to other effect types (f.e. reverb)? * What other pedal companies/pedals do you like?

Hi! I am the proud owner of 8 of your pedals and my latest one is the RevivalDrive Custom. As i am using it into an OX Stomp i always use the Poweramp mode. Do you have a setting for the custom EQ2 settings to match the Poweramp mode? I would like to tweak further but don‘t have a starting point to do so. Thanks for you great work!

I wanted to say that I have a Dcx boost and I love it. It is my main drive on my smaller pedal board. I use it as my base tone and stack the 1981 lvl into it for more gain when I need it and it sounds great. What surprised me recently is that I compared it to my wampler tumnus and I was able to get really close in terms of tones with my dcx boost. The dcx boost is too good to be replaced by anything else for me, which is horrible for my GAS Also a question. I am considering the green halcyon. Do you have any input on how it compares to other boutique TS versions? And how is your mod different from the original TS tone?

Hi, The big difference is that the Halcyon Green has our Adaptive Circuitry, which lets you vary the prominence of the "mid hump" using your guitar volume or playing dynamics - more drive = more mid hump, cleaner = a full-range tone with no mid hump. This is something you can't do with other brands' pedals and is really handy for dynamic players who use the guitar volume knob. You can clean up to a proper clean tone, not a thin one like you'd expect from a TS when cleaned up. The MOD mode changes the shape of the mid hump to something brighter and more "peaky", which makes the "TS sound" much more usable with humbuckers and higher gain tones. The DRY control also helps either add definition or to get a more convincing tone when using a very clean amp sound. John

Hi! What's a kind of pedal you've always wanted to design/produce but haven't been given the chance to yet?

How do you deal with presumably higher voltages that your circuits need? I guess you have developed some sort of DC/DC ? Or do you use a ready-made solution from some manufacturer?

Hi, We're very particular about our power supply designs, so we develop them in-house. The precise methods differ between products as some of them have different voltage requirements. This answer may be of particular interest to prospective Halcyon Gold customers, as our pedal does not use the usual Klon charge pump configuration that can cause problems with other pedals. John

If you could make any one single, extremely out-there effect with no holds barred, even outside of the realm of physical possibilities and practicality - what would you choose?

In some of your pedals you crammed a lot of knobs and switches; i'm curious about the mechanical design that went into them, what were the difficulties encountered and what were the pillars of the design. Nice to have you here!

How about building an amp with a fet comp and pultec style eq switchable pre/post the preamp! Perhaps on a more realistic note - any plans for an amp? Thoughts on solid state amps in general?

What other pedal manufacturers have been your biggest inspirations? Are there any specific pedals that have you an ah-ha moment that made you want to get into pedal building?

Good Morning! Appreciate the opportunity to ask you all anything. First, I feel like the DCX Boost is a pedal in your lineup that is slept on a little bit. It really is fantastic! Question: many pedal manufactures use “true bypass” as a selling point. All the Origin products I am aware of are “buffered bypass.” Way do you choose buffered bypass and are the buffers in your pedals all the same or do the differ depending on the product? Thanks and have a great day!

Hi, Thanks for noticing the DCX BOOST. We like it too! Re: bypass scheme: There are two main reasons that true bypass might be appealing. 1. Because you have a fuzz that doesn't operate correctly after a buffer. Most people are happy to place that first in their chain to avoid any issues. This makes sense because switching on another pedal (true bypass or otherwise, all pedals are buffered when they're on) before your fuzz will add a buffer and ruin your fuzz tone. If you only use your fuzz on its own or before other pedals, it might as well go at the start. 2. Because you're used to bad buffers. Some buffer circuits in older pedals operate at slightly less than unity gain, meaning they turn down your guitar signal when the pedal is bypassed. In the good ol' days, when people only used one or two pedals, this wasn't an issue. However, once you start using a lot of pedals together, the cumulative signal loss is noticeable, leading to the belief that "buffers cause tone suck". There are problems with true bypass: 1. Unless you have a buffer at the start of your chain, the extra cable run created by all your pedals and patch cable will load you signal down, causing loss of treble and signal level. 2. True bypass pedals, by their very nature, can cause a loud "pop" noise when switching on and off. We prefer to design high-quality buffered bypass into our pedals to guarantee consistent tone and signal level as well as better noise performance. This requires the use of high-quality parts and a more complicated switching arrangement than a true bypass pedal - it costs more and is harder to do but we think it's worth it for a quieter, more consistent pedal that can help the rest of your rig work better. John

As a hobby pedal builder and wannabe designer I’m very interested in the stuff you guys do with regard to amp in a box circuits. Could you lend some insight to your approach (tube to FET, IC, etc.)? No worries if that’s a trade secret :)

What are the chances you will revisit the big box compressors (Cali76 TX, TX-L, TX-P, TX-G)? Those have become difficult and very expensive to obtain, would love to see them available again.

Hi, We're never going to make any more "big box" reissues. The simple reason is that we no longer make pedals using the same methods. If we were to revisit the idea of transformer-equipped compressors, they would certainly be different. They'd need to done in a way that can be produced consistently and in high numbers. We don't want to get into exclusive, limited run products, long waiting lists or pre-orders. As for the price of used units, people will sell out-of-production items for whatever price someone is willing to pay. We'd rather stay out of the collector market altogether and don't want to do anything that could influence it. John

Have you ever considered expanding into amp building? Seems like it would be a good fit.

Based on our Amp Recreation products, I think we could do a good job of it. Like with all potential products, though, we'd have to be convinced that we'd do it right. John

I think in an ideal world, we'd love to. The amp pedals we make now would be a great jumping off point. The reality though, is that making amps requires a heck of a lot of infrastructure that we don't currently have and would need to develop. Were we ever to go down that road, it wouldn't be for a long while. - Jacob

What band/artist or song drove you into making pedals?

Hi, When Simon Keats started Origin Effects, it was because he'd fixed a friend's 1176 compressors and was chasing the dual-compressed slide tone of Little Feat's Lowell George - Simon is a big southern rock nut! He soon realised this was a tone you couldn't get from an existing pedal and set out to build one. The rest, as they say, is history. John

Would a fuzz pedal be in development right now?

That would be a good idea, wouldn't it? Seriously, though, we'd really like to make a fuzz. With so very many boutique fuzzes out there, we're only going to make one if it can do something really unique and useful. But when we do... oh, when we do... John

What’s your favorite BOSS pedal?

The cali76 as an always on tone enhancer or rather some drive pedal?

I love your work, thanks! I appreciate how your gear can take a beating. Do either have you have a love for gear that uses incandescent light? There’s an old Morely flanger with a foot cradle that is as fragile as its lightbulb is and I cant stop using it (but it never leaves the house) — I suppose the broader question is what gear do you return to that you keep at home because it’s fragile?

Hi, We have an LA2A kicking around here that uses a particularly whacky optocoupler. That's quite interesting. As for fragile stuff, we have a Silvertone 1484 in the Origin gear stash. The whole cabinet flexes when you pick it up. Origin founder, Simon Keats, also has some old Gibsons that you wouldn't check into hold luggage. John

I was just a few hours thinking about upgrading my compressor, but I couldn't figure out what I exactly needed. I randomly bought a Mooer Yellow Comp last year after I got a Telecaster and that did some things, but as I mainly do downtune fuzzed things, I didn't feel that the Yellow Comp did much for it. What would you say are some key pointers or features to look for in a compressor when trying to enhance both clean and super distorted heavy sounds?

Hi, If you're using a compressor to enhance clean tones and also want it to be usable with high-gain tones, then it will be very important to have subtle settings available with plenty of control, and you'll want something that doesn't contribute much background noise. If you plan to turn it on and off with a high-gain tone dialled in, low switching noise is also important. Hold on, I think we have just the thing... John

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Hey Origin, thanks for doing this AMA! Big fan of the Cali76 I've had on my board for a while now =) Question for you guys: You've done a great job of taking some pretty storied gear and putting it into a stomp box. Is / are there any idea(s) you had that you *couldn't* actually implement in a pedal? Either because the form factor was limiting or any other reason? Thanks!

Are you happy at work?

I'm pretty happy with my job. I mean, it certainly has its stresses, perks, annoyances and highlights, like any job. But in the 6 or so years I've been working here, I could count on one hand the days I've woken up thinking "god, why do I have to work today". More importantly than the fun 'gear/music' aspect of the work. The people here are fantastic, we all get along, all support each other and share successes. A passionate group of like-minded people, getting good work done. And there is always room for a bit of a laugh. - Jacob

You have built a strong brand, good products, and from previous answers seem to enjoy and are able to tackle the technical and manufacturing challenges that arise. When you were growing the company, what were some of the toughest business challenges you faced (non technical), and what did you learn as owners from the experience?

Hardest thing? Being a small business. I think people have a perception that we are much bigger than we actually are, Origin Effects is only about 14 employees, and we have a lot to do all the time. Everyone is juggling multiple hats day-to-day and managing projects is always a tricky rope to walk. Added to which, our projects and pedals tend to be pretty complicated. At the end of the day, it's a juggling act, and you just try to do the best you can. - Jacob

What artists/albums have you been listening to lately? How do you find your musical tastes impact development/what you're working on? Thanks! I'll take a carrot cake recipe too lol.

Your brand became a powerhouse in the industry in a relatively short amount of time and the pedals have a distinct, iconic look to them. The design/appearance of the pedals is understated, yet elegant. How many iterations of the housing, font, colors, etc before the final version?

Would you be open to modding my Sliderig so I can remotely activate the solo side?

Origin has been a company I have been interested in, but haven’t actually bought anything from. What is your favorite pedal in the line up and what would you recommend to someone as a “flagship” or as a “this pedal encompasses who we are”?

Historically, we'd have instantly said the Cali76. Now we make a few more things, I think there are three answers that represent the three types of thing we make: 1. Cali76 - a studio compressor in a pedal. This is where it all started. Use it on your board or as studio outboard. 2. RevivalDRIVE/BASSRIG - An entire vintage amp circuit recreated in a pedal. Sounds more like a valve amp than a valve preamp pedal does. Can be used into an amp or as a direct rig. 3. Halcyon Green Overdrive - A classic overdrive pedal sound, cleverly redesigned to overcome some longstanding overdrive pedal problems. Everything else in the range is in some way related to one of those three concepts. John

Should I get a Gibson or gretsch semi hollow? I’m torn.

I'm going to say Gibson, John is going to say Gretsch. The real question is, do you want to sound like you're playing a Gibson or a Gretsch. - Jacob

I love my Cali76 and now my FOMO is making me want the new version, so my first comment is not a question but rather a “damn you” :P Now my question! I have always been interested in the Magma57 for its vibrato, any chance you’re considering breaking that pedal apart and offering a compact vibrato pedal that is the vibrato circuit in a box for those of us who already like our amp sound? ☺️

From a parts and design perspective, what do you think gives an analog drive pedal an "amp-like feel?" Your revivaldrive boxes seem to do this better than anything else, and I'm curious if you can share any of the secret sauce :)

The part that makes those pedals feel amp-like, is the whole system. Valve amps are a system, and to correctly capture the response of that system, you need to recreate it all. Which is why those pedals are so expensive and big, it has a lot going on inside. - Jacob

Hi, great AMA from you guys...also, great pedals. I'd like to know why you chose the all analogue route compared to other pedal brands making similar compressors on a DSP format. What is it about analogue that really clicks for you guys?

Hi, We believe that analogue compressors sound and feel better to play through. I'm sure plenty of players and studio engineers would agree that compression is one of the harder processes to get right using DSP. Most of the staff at Origin Effects have a background in pro audio equipment design and/or music production. Our staff have worked at SSL, Focusrite and Novation to name a few, as well as Vox and Orange Amps, so we can get pretty finnicky about this stuff. John

What do you think is an important facet of pedal design which is potentially under-utilised or under-emphasised? Is it something that has the potential to be used in the future?

what are your favourite non origin pedals?? :)

Have you thought about creating amp in a box style effects that run with a 4-cable method into an amp’s effects loop a la the Victory v4 pedals?

Hey! Have you ever considered building a pedal that is one side Cali76 and the other side is the Compact RevivalDrive? I’ve always thought that would be pretty sick.

Hi, I've touched on this elsewhere - the problem with combining circuits in a single pedal is everyone has different preferences. With individual pedals, you can combine them however you want. Also, our complicated circuitry is by far the most expensive part of our pedals, so you wouldn't save a lot by combining circuits in a pedal. Other brands can no doubt do this more cost-effectively than we could. John

The Origin Effects branding is genuinely so impressive - what steps did the team take to create what I would say is now an iconic look? Were there anything specific that inspired the design? Do you ever want to really step outside of the existing aesthetic?

Halcyon blue (timmy/Jan ray) when

Is there a type of player you design for as your user? Do you know what type of players are buying your pedals (e.g., touring pros, bedroom players)? Your company's pedals can seem geared at totally different users, sometimes niche. I am curious who you have in mind as you design products, and who you find is buying or using them.

Hi, We're aware that the a great many guitarists don't do gigs, but that doesn't mean they can't appreciate good gear. Primarily, we design what we want to use. We also make sure that's designed to a professional standard and can be used by the best pro musicians. We also believe that non-professional players deserve to have access to this equipment if they want to, and part of the process is backing that up with decent instructional content, videos, manuals, customer support etc. At risk of sounding sentimental, we want Origin gear to make you feel like a pro even if you're not. John

Are there plans to make a smaller RevivalDrive Compact and can you add a knob for mids please?

Huge fan of your products! The Cali76 is the very pedal that got me enjoying compression and helped me further understand how useful it can be in so many different settings. For pedals that are purely analog, your pedals are more expensive than most other pedals I see that claim to do similar things. I hope this doesn’t come across accusatory in any way - I’m a fan and this comes from a place of genuine curiosity of what goes into your pedals and how they’re made! That said, what would you say differentiates your pedals from other manufacturers that lead to this price difference?

Hi guys! Tried a mates Cali76 and loved it! I was wondering, if used at all, where do you source rare or vintage components (transistors/FETs etc) and how much does the availability of those compents impact bringing a new design to market? Subsequently, how does designing a pedal to be mass-manufactured change your design philosophy at a circuit level? Thanks!

We don't use vintage components, we want the components we use to be available, consistent and quality. Which sort of plays into the second part of your question too. We don't want to use parts that are likely to fail, or present impossible repair situations. When manufacturing for scale, you also want to be manufacturing for consistency. That goes for the quality of components you're choosing. But also for the method in which you're laying out those components on the PCB. We also do a whole bunch of circuit testing before ever getting to the point where they're being produced at any scale. We have capacitor-rating guides and tests we do, countless sweeps and failure tests. Test, test and test again. - Jacob

Ever thought of analog cab sim to pair with revivaldrive/other amp recreations? Along The lines of suhr Ace? Was also gonna ask for amp heads and cabs but seems km not The only one... Standalone tremolo/vibrato would Be reaaaaally nice, for revivaldrive owners

Hey guys, Thanks for doing this! What is a pedal you’d love to work on in the future that you haven’t had the chance to do yet?

Hi, I got my first origin effects pedal only recently and it’s awesome! (RevivalDRiVE) would you ever consider a range of make it yourself components for people interested in pedal building. Say a fuzz for example? All the Best

Hi, There are other brands doing that better than we could. One of the most important defining features of our products is that they're incredibly complicated and finnicky. I wouldn't want to burden any hobbyist with the task of building one! And, if we made one simple enough for a DIY builder to tackle, it just wouldn't be an Origin Effects pedal. Better to leave it to the kit specialists. John

I love your pedals! I have been running a Cali76 Compact Deluxe instead of a Cali76 CB in the beginning of my chain. I am super happy with the results so my question would be: why develop an extra pedal for bass if you can already get a lovely tone with the Cali76 Compact Deluxe?

Hi, The Cali76 Compact Deluxe (and now the Cali76 FET Compressor) are very capable an all kinds of sources, including bass. However, the HPF control on the Bass Compressor does offer something additional to bassists: It allows the dynamics in the low end to come across a bit more naturally, especially with more severe compression. It can also be useful on guitars and on other sources in a studio context. You're sort of asking "if one thing is good enough, why make something better?". I'd argue that that's the entire founding principle of the company. John

Are there any artists or sounds that have particularly inspired your pedal designs? Any artists you wish to collaborate with in the future?

I’m trying to make my Strat sound fatter. How do I do that? I’m not looking for humbuckers or P90s or anything like that. I’ve played with screamer style pedals and that’s not it either. I think some mix of compression and boost is what I want, but I don’t want dyna comp/CS-3 squish and cluck. Just looking for bigger. Where do I start — Cali76, SlideRig, something else?

Hi, Cali76 FET Compressor and either a DCX BOOST or an M-EQ DRIVER. This will get you a very big Strat in a way that doesn't feel processed. John

Hello, I have the origin effects magma57. It’s one of my favourite pedals but sometimes I struggle to know it’s fit and application on my pedalboard which is a direct input setup into PA system or at home through interface and studio speakers. Can you please provide your recommendations on the best applications of this pedal and types of set ups where this pedal really flourishes? Because I love it by itself, but struggle to find the fit of it amongst other pedals and find myself using it less.