Pro Co Turbo RAT Distortion Pedal
The Pro Co Turbo RAT Distortion Pedal is packed with more than double the maximum output of the Original RAT Pedal, making it the most aggressive pedal within the RAT family. The Turbo RAT allows players to create their own intense distortion effect, with the help of 3 simple to use controls. The controls include…
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The Pro Co Turbo RAT Distortion Pedal is in New condition and made by Pro Co , it is just a great RAT Turbo Co Pro Pedals Effects Guitar Guitars Electric Guitar Effect Pedal Guitar Effect Pedal- The Pro Co Turbo RAT Distortion Pedal is packed with more than double the maximum output of the Original RAT Pedal, making it the most aggressive pedal within the RAT family. The Turbo RAT allows players to create their own intense distortion effect, with the help of 3 simple to use controls. The controls include Filter, Distortion and Volume, and together they offer versatile tonal shaping with ease. For guitarists who require a huge, nasty sound that has plenty of gain output, and is certain to be heard through the mix; the Pro Co Turbo RAT Distortion delivers a versatile performance. The Pro Co Turbo RAT features the classic RAT construction that is incredibly heavy duty, and is equipped with an industrial footswitch, knobs and casing; to ensure that the Turbo RAT will withstand heavy stomping whilst on the road. . Available from Just Pedals for only £ 139 + delivery. Read More for details, demos & to order securely online.
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Pro Co, an American company established in the 1970s, is well-regarded for its influential guitar effects pedals, particularly its legendary distortion and overdrive units. The company is best known for the **Rat** distortion pedal, which has become a staple in the pedalboards of musicians across various genres.
The Rat is celebrated for its gritty, versatile sound that can range from warm overdrive to full-blown fuzz. Another notable product is the **Turbo Rat**, which offers enhanced tonal options and a more pronounced distortion effect. Pro Co’s pedals are recognised for their durability, straightforward controls, and ability to deliver consistent, high-quality sound, making them a popular choice among guitarists seeking both classic and modern tones.
Distortion
A distortion pedal is a type of guitar effects pedal used to add gain, saturation, and harmonic distortion to the guitar signal, resulting in a more aggressive and gritty tone. Distortion pedals are widely used across various music genres, particularly in rock, metal, punk, and alternative styles, to achieve heavier and more intense guitar tones.
Here are the key features and functions of a distortion pedal:
1. **Gain (or Drive)**: The gain control adjusts the amount of distortion applied to the guitar signal. Increasing the gain setting increases the level of saturation and overdrive, resulting in a more distorted and aggressive tone. Lower gain settings produce a cleaner sound with less distortion.
2. **Tone**: The tone control adjusts the frequency response of the distorted signal, allowing you to tailor the tonal characteristics of the distortion effect. Depending on the pedal, the tone control may boost or cut specific frequency ranges, such as bass, midrange, or treble, to shape the overall sound.
3. **Level (or Output)**: The level control adjusts the overall output volume of the distorted signal. This allows you to match the level of the distorted signal with the rest of your effects chain or amplifier, ensuring consistent volume levels when engaging the pedal.
4. **Mode (or Voice)**: Some distortion pedals feature multiple modes or voicings that offer different types of distortion or gain characteristics. These modes may include options such as “Vintage,” “Modern,” or “High Gain,” each providing a distinct tonal flavor and level of saturation.
Distortion pedals offer several benefits and creative uses for guitarists:
– **Increased Gain and Sustain**: By adding gain and saturation to the guitar signal, distortion pedals increase the overall volume and sustain of the instrument, allowing notes and chords to ring out longer and with more intensity.
– **Tonal Shaping**: Distortion pedals often include tone controls that allow you to shape the frequency response of the distorted signal. This allows you to dial in the desired amount of bass, midrange, and treble to suit your playing style and musical preferences.
– **Emphasis of Harmonics**: Distortion pedals emphasize the harmonics and overtones present in the guitar signal, resulting in a richer, more complex tone with added depth and character. This can make lead lines and solos stand out and cut through the mix more effectively.
– **Versatility and Flexibility**: Distortion pedals come in a wide range of styles and voicings, from mild overdrive to high-gain distortion. This versatility allows you to choose a pedal that best suits your playing style, musical genre, and tonal preferences.
Overall, distortion pedals are essential tools for guitarists seeking to achieve heavier, more aggressive, and saturated tones. Whether used subtly to add warmth and edge to clean tones or used more aggressively to create crushing distortion, distortion pedals can enhance your guitar tone and bring new dimensions to your playing.
Effects
An effect is a modification applied to the instrument’s sound to alter its tonal characteristics, dynamics, or spatial properties. Effects can be achieved through electronic devices such as pedals, processors, or built-in effects units, and they offer a wide range of sonic possibilities.
Musicians use effects to enhance their sound, create unique textures, and expand the expressive capabilities of their instruments across various musical genres.
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Guitar Effect Pedal
A guitar pedal, also known as an effects pedal, is a device used by guitarists to alter the sound of their instrument in various ways. These pedals are typically small, foot-operated units that are connected in a signal chain between the guitar and the amplifier. They can modify the guitar’s tone, pitch, and dynamics by applying different effects such as distortion, reverb, delay, chorus, and more. Guitar pedals come in both analog and digital formats, and they allow musicians to create a wide range of sounds, enhancing their musical expression and creativity. They are essential tools for guitarists in genres ranging from rock and blues to jazz and electronic music.
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Pedal
A pedal is an electronic device that alters the sound of an electric guitar by applying various effects. Pedals are typically connected in a series between the guitar and amplifier, allowing guitarists to switch effects on and off with their feet while playing.
This enables musicians to quickly and easily change their sound, adding versatility and creativity to their performances.
Pedals are essential tools in many musical genres, including rock, blues, jazz, and metal, allowing artists to craft distinctive and dynamic soundscapes.
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Rat
£95.00
Used as a primary distortion, it excels at arena rock rhythm tones and soaring leads Nails that sweet spot where a tube amp goes from sparkly clean to warm overdrive Use the RAT 2 as a boost for soli and get the extra kick you need Used as a primary distortion, it excels in the tones of the rock rhythm of the arena and in the soaring leads Nails that weak spot where a valve amp goes from sparkling clean to hot overdrive Use the RAT 2 as a solo boost and get the extra kick you need
£49.29
-Effect Type: Fuzz distortion. -Control: Volume, Filter, Distorition. -Toggle: LM308/OP07DP. -4-Mode Selection Knob: Dirty, Vintage, Turbo, Fat. -Power Supply: DC9V 100mA -center is negative. Based on Pro Co Rat circuit.
£249.00
FATRAT includes selectable stock "RAT", or new MOSFET clipping circuits FATRAT has a new "FAT" selection for a nice thick tone with the historical RAT bite FATRAT also includes a socketed op-amp, which allows users to easily change between the stock OP07DP and other popular chips
£34.99
CLASSIC SOUND. Warm, smooth, wide range vintage distortion pedal. Sound based on 3 versions of Proco Rat(trade mark) distortion pedals. 3 IN 1. One pedal combines 3 different modes – solo, turbo and normal. A pedal of sound quality good for solo, a pedal with turbo distortion sound and a pedal of distortion are combined in 1 distortion pedal with a switch on the top to simply choose. Get much more fun and much more possibilities! NANO SIZE, BIG SOUND. Only ⅔ of small iPhone size. Beautiful case design looks like a cherish jewelry. Volume, filter and distortion knobs control this distortion effect pedal to make ideal effect sounds. PATENT DESIGN. Tom’sline Engineering patented design of stop bar on the pedal face to avoid accident move of buttons when stamping on the pedal. EASY USE. Compatible to any 9V, negative tip effect pedal power adapters. Absolutely true bypass.
£62.74 £59.66
Three Distortion Mode: There are three distortion mode sounds, namely Turbo for RAT sound, Vintage for RAT sound and Dirty for RAT sound True Bypass Design: The guitar distortion effector adopt True Bypass design, to ensure zero coloring of the pass‑through signal Aluminum Alloy: Made of good‑quality aluminum alloy material, light weight, possess good strength and good corrosion resistance Stable Structure: Distortion effector come with stable structure, excellent performance and long service life Greater Distortion: Tailor-made shell, PCB circuit board design that pays attention to tone. So as to ensure the effect of this effector
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