Death By Audio Germanium Filter The Death By Audio Germanium Filter is a simple to use fuzz pedal. It has just two knobs to shape the sound. Its components are germanium (rather than silicon) which means it has a more classic vintage sound. Its controls are simple. It has just a gain and fuzz volume control. It also has an overall volume control as well, which is an internal trim pot Brace yourself for the Germanium revolution that will redefine and elevate your sound. What does the Germanium Filter sound like? It is quite a simple but clever design that allows gain ranges from clean to dirty and filter ranges from heavy to high. The Filter control is an unparalleled voyage. It will guide you through an abyss of sub-woofered lows to searing, brittle highs, offering a vast tonal universe in between. With its unique design, the Germanium Filter starts with a console-style drive circuit, adds a dash of obsolete germanium transistors, and finishes off with a super intense filter that transforms your sound. This combination creates a heavy, crushing sound that is sharp and precise, capable of slicing through any mix like a hot knife through butter. Gain Control: The Gain knob starts with a dirty boost and spans through saturated drive, delivering spitting distortion and a blistering fuzz tone. Imagine cranking your sound up to infinity-and-a-half, capturing tones so incredible, you’d swear they were recorded by a legendary engineer. Versatility: Whether you’re performing at a show, recording in the studio, or even in an emergency situation, the Germanium Filter provides the sweet spot for your instrument. It’s highly adaptable, ensuring your sound remains stellar no matter where you are. It is quite a simple but clever design that allows gain ranges from clean to dirty and filter ranges from heavy to high. So there it is. A full-on fuzz pedal made from traditional germanium semiconductors and then made super useful with an amazingly flexible filter that helps create full-on and fantastically original sounds. How does the Gain control change the sound? Engage the gain control for a transformative experience. Gritty Boost ventures into saturated drive, spitting distortion, and finally, a blistering fuzz tone. The Gain knob starts with a dirty boost that adds a raw edge to your sound. As you turn the knob, it spans through a rich, saturated drive, perfect for chunky rhythms and soaring leads. Continue twisting, and you’ll encounter spitting distortion that adds aggressive bite and character. Push it to the maximum, and you’ll achieve a blistering fuzz tone, ideal for cutting through the mix with searing intensity. Whether you’re looking to add a subtle boost or unleash a storm of fuzz, the Gain knob offers a versatile range of tones to suit any playing style. Death By Audio Germanium Filter main features: Germanium distortion pedal with innovative filtering Uses vintage germanium transistors, for a slightly softer vibe It has a wide gain range enabling it to deliver mild overdrive to heavy fuzz The filter section allows frequency response control (low-end, scooped mids, piercing highs) It interacts seamlessly with the guitar’s volume True bypass switching Compact footprint design and top-mounted jacks for easy pedalboard mounting Powered by a regular 9 V DC PSU (center -, 2.1 mm, ~5mA current draw) So there it is. A full-on fuzz pedal made from traditional germanium semiconductors and then made super useful with an amazingly flexible filter that helps create full-on and fantastically original sounds. Manufacturer Death By Audio make their pedals in USA, New York. Like all of their products, if you can break them then they will fix them!
