Gamechanger Audio Third Man Records Plasma Coil Octave Distortion Pedal

£319.00

This is a New Gamechanger Audio Third Man Records Plasma Coil Octave Distortion Pedal from Gamechanger Audio, listed in Octave Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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Gamechanger Audio's Plasma pedal is truly unique; standing out within a stompbox market that's overflowing with options. Producing a gnarly, spluttery distorted tone via a series of electrical discharges that occur within its built-in xenon tube; the highly-unconventional Plasma pedal is the first (and only) commercial musical device that literally amplifies your audio signal up to 3500 Volts. Trust us, there's nothing quite like it!

However, Gamechanger Audio's Plasma Coil pedal is a tweaked version of the original formula. Created in collaboration with Jack White's Third Man Records, the Plasma Coil relies on the exact same 'High Voltage Distortion' technology that the original is so admired for, but takes it to new heights.

By adding multiple octaver-style circuits and an additional effects footswitch that can be toggled as latching or momentary, the Plasma Coil gives you even more room for experimentation. You can form crazy sub/upper harmonic octave-fuzz sounds just like Jack White, or employ the effect footswitch as a volume boost for when your solos need an extra push.

Features

  • High Voltage Plasma Distortion Circuit: Converts audio signal into a series of electrical discharges at 3.5 kV

Controls

  • 2 EQ Controls: Lets you boost or cut Low and High frequencies
  • Master Volume Knob: Cuts or boosts the output signal level
  • Voltage Knob: Adjusts the amount of electrical current sent to the Plasma Tube

Effect Knob

This allows you to select 1 of 6 different Special Effect types:

  • Volume Boost
  • 2 Subharmonic Modes (Bitcrush-style Octave Down)
  • 1 Upper Harmonic Mode (Octafuzz-style Octave Up)
  • 2 Mixed Modes (Upper and Lower harmonics combined)

Other

  • Effect Footswitch: Engages the Plasma Coil’s special effect circuit
  • Effect Footswitch Toggle: Configure Effects Footswitch as a latching On/Off switch or as a Momentary switch
  • On/Off Switch: Silent footswitch
  • Input Jack: Mono
  • Plasma Tube: Xenon Gas Filling

Power Requirements

  • Standard 9V DC pedal power supply with a centre negative connector, 300 mA or higher
  • Power supply: Not included

Brand

Gamechanger Audio

In the current JustPedals catalogue, Gamechanger Audio is represented by Distortion Pedals, Reverb Pedals and Tremolo & Vibrato Pedals. Current listings include LIGHT, BIGSBY Vibrato and Plasma Distortion. That makes the range relevant to players looking for drive, gain and clipping, plus time-based effects and ambience. Check each model for its exact circuit or processing platform, controls, power requirements and connections, particularly where the catalogue includes both pedals and supporting gear.

Category

Octave Pedals

Octave pedals generate one or more notes above or below the input, either by analogue tracking, digital processing or a blend of both. Monophonic circuits often track best with clean, single-note playing; polyphonic designs can handle chords more reliably but may introduce a different feel or latency. Controls such as octave-up, octave-down, dry level, filter and tracking range shape the result. Check the intended instrument, register, input impedance and whether the pedal remains stable before or after other gain effects.

Tags

Distortion

Distortion uses deliberate clipping to add harmonics, compression and sustain. Some circuits are voiced for amp-like crunch, others for high-gain rhythm or an abrasive texture. Gain, tone, presence, resonance, blend and noise-control features determine how the pedal interacts with pickups and the next stage. Before choosing, decide whether it will push an amplifier, run into a clean platform or feed a cabinet simulation, because the same control settings can behave very differently in each route.