The Famulus is a distortion/overdrive pedal with two totally separate, parallel circuits inside. Each circuit has it’s own distinct voicing. You are able to blend between the two for any conceivable combination. Controls: Tone - This is more like a presence control than a tone and, like the volume dial, both circuits run through it - a parallel tone control which works backwards, by the way!! Gain A - This sets the distortion/OD level of the first circuit - it's a really biting, crunch sound with masses of dynamic scope - set it really low and the guitar sounds almost clean, wind it fully clockwise and you suddenly moved to uncontrollable head-banging, power-chording, 8th note chugging, metal. Gain B - This sets the distortion/OD level of the second circuit. This one is bitey too but it has a fat mid range punch and spank. Like it's brother, Gain B can clean up and then get down and dirty when turned clockwise. Alchemy - This is where things get rather interesting. The Alchemy control enables you to blend between to the two separate circuits - Fully anitclockwise gives you only Gain A, fully clockwise gives you only Gain B. Set it anywhere in between and you are now creating your own unique combination with an almost limitless pallette from which to create your own unique sound. Footswitch - Bring the effect into the signal path by clicking this one. True bypass switching. Power - The Famulus can be powered from either a 9 volt battery or an external 9v adapter. |
