Distortion pedals are a finicky bunch – what sounds great to one player might sound like garbage to another. As with most pedals, personal preference always comes into play. But what if there was a distortion pedal that let you know it was focusing on high-gain tones, then gave you a slew of options to achieve your perfect sound? Well, the DSM & Humboldt Electronics Black Clouds High-Gain Distortion translates a clear vision of what a Lead Tone Machine should be into stark reality.
Black Clouds is aggressive and articulated, yet it is quiet, due in large part to its X-Gate feature. With a unique amp feel, it can produce some amazing chugs. The noise gate works well for chopping breakdowns. Designed from scratch, the Black Clouds features a powerful 3-band EQ, tons of gain on tap, plus a dual boost function for even more gain and volume. Three modes of operation can adapt to virtually any setup.
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The Distortion section features Level and Gain controls, as well as a 3-band Treble, Mid and Bass EQ section. Use Pre-Tone to balance the amount of high or bottom end entering the drive circuit and compensate for different pickup characteristics for a consistent tone. If you engage the Boost section, you have controls for Pre-Boost, which ups the Input Boost, and Master Boost, which sets the amount of Output Boost. There’s also an X-Gate Switch, which controls a passive noise gate that chops the silent passages instantly. It’s great for Djenty percussive breakdowns, and adds crossover distortion which adds another layer of texture to the tone.
As soon as you engage this pedal, you know that the crew at DSM & Humboldt Electronics have got something special on their hands. Not for the faint of hear, the Black Clouds High-Gain Distortion rips through your amp, speakers, headphones and anything else that gets in its way, so come prepared! WE run through a LOT of different settings and tonal options in our demo video below – there’s such a wide range here, and it’s so much fun to explore. Be sure to check out the DSM & Humboldt website and socails, and don’t forget to subscribe to our channel on YouTube after you watch the demo video – cheers!!
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