Crazy Tube Circuits VENUS Tube Overdrive Distortion FX Pedal

£259.00

This is a New Crazy Tube Circuits VENUS Tube Overdrive Distortion FX Pedal from Crazy Tube Circuits, listed in Overdrive Pedals on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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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

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Brand

Crazy Tube Circuits

In the current JustPedals catalogue, Crazy Tube Circuits is represented by Overdrive Pedals, Tremolo & Vibrato Pedals and Multi-Effects Pedals. Current listings include Mirage JR Reverb, Time Digital Delay and Unobtanium Dual Overdrive. 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

Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive pedals add controlled clipping and harmonics while retaining more of the instrument’s attack and dynamics than heavier distortion. They can simulate a pushed valve amp, add a mid lift, tighten the low end or provide a lower-gain always-on voice. Gain, tone, output, presence, bass and clipping options determine how the pedal responds to pickups and the next stage. Before choosing, decide whether it should clean up from the guitar volume, stack with another drive or feed an already driven amplifier.

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.

Presets

Preset-capable products can store and recall effect settings, signal paths or control assignments. The useful differences are the number of locations, whether footswitches or MIDI can recall them, what parameters are saved, how quickly they change and whether trails continue between settings. Check editing, backup, firmware, expression and USB requirements, and confirm that the preset system covers the parameters you need rather than assuming every control is recalled.