Here’s what Crazy Tube Circuits say:
Venus is a real tube overdrive that brings the magic of a legendary tube-driven circuit into a modern, compact format. Inspired by the most iconic tube overdrive pedal in history, Venus delivers everything from smooth, bluesy breakup to fully saturated distortion.
Equipped with a high-quality ECC832 tube, Venus offers exceptional dynamic response and tonal flexibility. The three-band EQ provides precise frequency control, while the tube bias knob allows users to shape the compression and saturation of the overdrive. Whether used as a transparent boost or a full-bodied drive, Venus delivers the warmth and harmonic complexity only a real tube circuit can provide.
A switchable line driver/buffer ensures a strong, clear signal throughout the chain, making Venus a reliable choice for both live performances and studio applications. The power-up preset function for the footswitch lets users set their preferred bypass/engage state when powering on the pedal. Designed for players who crave the richness of a tube-driven circuit without the bulk, Venus is the perfect companion for any setup—from vintage amps to modern pedalboards.
Specifications
Controls
- Drive: Adjusts tube saturation and sustain.
- Bias: Sets tube cathode bias for different tube types or overdrive/distortion textures.
- Volume: Controls the output level.
- 3-band EQ: Hi, Mid, Lo.
- Fat/Tight push switch.
- Line Driver/Buffer + Booster push switch.
- Internal voltage boost to ±15V DC, replicating the operation of classic tube drive units.
- Also compatible with these tubes: ECC83/12AX7, 5751, ECC81/12AT7, 6072/12AY7, and ECC82/12AU7.
- Click-less true bypass via a high-quality relay.
- Power-up bypass/engage preset function for footswitches.
- Top-mounted jacks.
- Maximum current consumption: 400mA.
- Metallic Amber Sand die-cast enclosure.
- Dimensions: 126 x 66 x 57 mm (W x L x H).
- Power Supply included (please note this pedal comes with an EU power supply!)
- Use with included Power Supply or 9V DC, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center negative, min. 500 mA
