Gamechanger Audio Third Man Records Plasma Coil Octave Distortion Pedal

£319.00

This is the 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

Gamechanger Audio is a Latvia-based boutique effects pedal manufacturer established in 2015, and recognized for its innovative approach to audio processing. The company focuses on pioneering new technologies and unconventional designs to redefine standard pedal functionality.

Their flagship products, such as the Plasma Pedal, utilize high-voltage arc discharge to produce a distinctive distortion effect, while the Light Pedal employs light-sensitive technology to control various parameters. Gamechanger Audio’s pedals are engineered to offer cutting-edge sound manipulation, incorporating advanced circuitry and novel techniques to provide unique sonic capabilities.

This emphasis on technological innovation and experimental features makes their pedals a compelling choice for musicians seeking to explore advanced and non-traditional sound sculpting options.

Category

Octave Pedals

An octave effect generates notes one or more octaves above or below the input. Analogue circuits often create raw monophonic sub-octaves, while digital pitch tracking can follow chords and provide several intervals with cleaner separation. Tracking speed, polyphonic accuracy, latency and the balance of dry, upper and lower voices determine whether the result feels tight, organ-like, synthetic or deliberately unstable.

Tags

Distortion

Clips the waveform firmly and adds a dense series of harmonics with compression and sustain. The clipping devices, gain stages and tone filters determine whether the result is tight, smooth, mid-focused, scooped, grainy or deliberately abrasive.