Black
Mass
Salem, Ma. 01970
Legends always tell of the signs before the
end and when otherworldly denizens come
to reclaim the earth, you will remember
that first moment it felt something in
existence shifted. Growling, barking,
moaning, screaming, a ragged breath pulled
itself through their teeth. The figure opened
their mouth, speaking with an otherworldly
depth.
“IT IS ALMOST HERE.”
A bellow. An utterance. A resonant and
foreboding warning of what would come.
The First Herald is a pedal possessed, the
first chapter in an apocalyptic narrative.
Not death itself, but a definitive statement
reminding you:
CONTROLS:
Volume: Controls the output level of the fuzz circuit.
Tone: Mix of high cut and low cut circuits. Clockwise for
more treble, counterclockwise for less.
Scoop: Controls the amount of mid scoop. This control
is very interactive with tone, and clipping options,
giving you complete control over where you sit in a mix.
Counterclockwise mids are flat. Clockwise mids are
scooped into oblivion.
Sustain: Controls the level of fuzz and sustain.
Boost: Controls the level of independent boost circuit
A B: Order reverse switch. Left runs fuzz into boost -
great for lead boosts. Right runs boost into fuzz - great for
smashing fuzz input for more saturation.
Clip: Left position is a modern and aggressive sounding
LED/MOSFET hybrid. The middle position removes diodes
from both clipping stages resulting in an
EXTREMELY
LOUD
, unique overdriven sound — great for bass players.
Right position is a standard silicon clipping option for a
more vintage fuzz feel.
POWER:
•9v DC only. Do not run at higher voltages. Standard
2.1mm center negative power only.
•Current Draw: <100mA.
•Use an isolated power supply. Daisy chains will often work
fine but can introduce unwanted noise.
NOTES:
•Boost and fuzz sides work independently. i.e. Boost can be
used even when fuzz is off.
•LED indicators are different colors to make it easy to
detect which side is engaged while performing live.
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THE END, GREAT AND
TERRIBLE, IS ON ITS WAY.
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A fuzz/boost pedal, the First Herald
isn’t reinventing the wheel; it is, however,
reinforcing it.
