SILVER LININGS
The next-generation drive / preamp engine.

The DSM & Humboldt Silver Linings was born out of a time of uncertainty—but built with purpose. Designed from the ground up, it’s a highly versatile drive and preamp that delivers inspiration where it matters most: under your fingers.

From subtle warmth to full-on saturation, Silver Linings adapts to your playing style and rig—offering a wide tonal range with the immediacy, clarity, and dynamic response only analog circuits can provide.

VARIABLE GAIN BANDWIDTH

The Gain control features a proprietary Variable Gain Bandwidth circuit, keeping your tone tight, clear, and controlled across the entire gain range while maintaining a low noise floor.

Paired with the Pre Tone control, you get far more than simple low-end roll-off—it acts as a tilt EQ, allowing you to shape the overall response of your pickups with precision and flexibility.

NOT ANOTHER CLONE

Designed completely from scratch, Silver Linings is built to be your go-to drive—capable of everything from clean, jazz-inspired warmth to aggressive, high-gain tones.

It rivals the tonal range of digital modelers, while preserving the organic feel and complex dynamics of a true analog circuit.

ALL ABOUT THE MODE

• Normal Mode – Transparent drive with clear highs and solid low-end response
• Preamp Mode – Optimized for running directly into a power amp, with extended headroom and output
• Mid Boost Mode – Enhances the 800Hz range and smooths highs for a warmer, fuller tone

ALL ABOUT THE BOOST

A powerful dual-boost system gives you complete control over gain and output:

• Pre Boost – Adds gain and compression for more saturation
• Master Boost – Increases overall output for solos and lead passages

Use them independently or together to cut through the mix with ease—like switching to a second channel. The Master Boost can also function on its own, even when the drive is bypassed, making it a versatile clean boost.