Brimstone Audio Crossover Distortion XD-2 | multiband distortion pedal 2014 Bass Pedal

The Crossover Distortion is an analog multi-band distortion effect with a variable crossover. _There are actually four different circuits inside the pedal: two independent cascaded mosfet gain circuits, a continuously variable__crossover, and a discreet output mixer. _The variable crossover splits the input signal at the user-specified frequency, routing the high frequencies to one gain circuit, and the low frequencies to the other._ The highs and lows can then be effected separately, with their own gain and uniquely designed tone controls. _The mixer section recombines the signals prior to output, with �ÛÁMix and �ÛÁMaster controls to set the balance between the high and low bands and the output volume.This combination of circuits opens up a whole new realm of possibilities. _You can finally create a high-gain tone that does not lose your picking dynamics, ensuring that you will always cut through the mix. _You can_simulate a multi-amplifier live setup, or_a multi-track, layered studio sound. _You can_create a tone with cleaner highs and dirtier lows, and vise-versa. _You can_use it as a high pass or low-pass filter, making it an awesome studio tool (think wah-forward or dub bass tones). _You can actually re-voice an amplifier, in a way completely unlike a regular 3 band EQ (it can do wonders for a smaller amp, or an amp with limited EQ controls). _You will also be greatly reducing a nasty little thing called__(oscillation between low and high frequencies), which normally prevents you from using complex chord voicings with distortion, limiting the chordal options for high gain players. _A tone with reduced IMD has greater clarity, a stronger fundamental, less mud and white noise, and is less fatiguing on the ears. _ UITAR DEMObr&tby Mike Hermans @_ for more videos,_please check out ourt _ _FEATURES Made in California, U.S.A. - 100% analog - Linkwitz-Riley sweepable steep-slope active crossover - THE standard for all high-end audio crossover applications - Dual cascaded mosfet overdrive circuitry for maximum transparency - 'Mix and �ÛÁMaster controls to achieve optimal volume and balance between high and low frequencies_ __ - 'Boost footswitch for additional gain (tied to one additional gain control for each frequency band) - �ÛÁHigh Gain Low Gain switch for guitars of varying output level - Metalized film capacitors throughout the audio path - Neutrik input & output jacks - Dual internal 18v power supplies (one for each overdrive) from 9v source - Standard 9v DC adapter (recommended) or_9v_battery - 18g folded steel chassis_liul SIGNAL FLOW CHARTbr&t(click to enlarge) _ ___BASS GUITAR & MORE Bass distortion sounds great - but low-frequency clarity is quickly lost when any clipping of the sound waves occurs, as any distortion-using bass player will know. _There are two popular solutions. _One is to create a bi-amped rig, where one amp and cab is dedicated to bass frequencies, and the other amp and cab is dedicated to midrange and treble. _Distortion is applied to the upper frequency range only, leaving the low frequencies clean and punchy. _The other solution, for those gigs that don't quite have room for your awesome 500lb backline of bass full-stacks, is a distortion pedal with a wet dry blend control. _This method is good, but not ideal, as the muddy bass tones from the distortion signal are still mixed in, and sometimes a clean high end signal can add unwanted attack. _At higher gain levels, the distortion signal may begin to have trouble gelling with the dry signal.The Crossover Distortion pedal may be the best of both worlds, as it is essentially bi-amping in a box. _Keep your low end 100% clean, punchy, and resonant, while getting all the distortion you want on your high end. _Overdrive the bass a bit more for that overworked tube amp sound, or even layer two levels of fuzz together for all kinds of monstrous synthy wierdness. _Check out the video on the right to see what it can do.The Crossover Distortion has also been used to good effect on drum tracks, vocals, keyboards, and synthesizers! _The range of the crossover is very wide, so you can always find the right frequency to set the crossover at, no matter the range of the instrument's signal. _Go ahead, experiment. BASS GUITAR DEMObr&tby David Beers @ Brimstone Audio em"By far the best bass distortion I've ever tried."em