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An Overdrive with Distinct Tube-like Response and Rich Harmonics, Featuring Organic Distortion

FUEL INJECTOR offers a distinctive overdrive with clean characteristics, rich harmonics, and a natural sense of compression and bite. Developed by amp manufacturer VOX, this overdrive pedal stands out for its amp-like distortion, in contrast to typical pedal distortions. Unlike effects that color the tone like preamp-style pedals, FUEL INJECTOR preserves its natural characteristics while distorting through Nutube, providing a tone that sounds as if your connected amp is pushed into even more distortion. Compared to many drive pedals, including TS-style ones, it features overwhelming harmonic components and a pronounced compression characteristic reminiscent of a tube amp. The harmonic richness created by distorting Nutube in multiple stages, along with the bias variations unique to tubes, produces a resonant tone, capturing the essence of an amp-like sound.

This characteristic allows for a pleasant drive sound when utilizing this pedal with a clean amp setting. FUEL INJECTOR adds a “resilience” to the sound, lifting up gracefully even during bends, ensuring that the player’s expression is conveyed seamlessly. Whether driving a clean amp with this pedal or using it as a booster for a slightly crunchy amp, it will undoubtedly prove powerful and effective.

Controls

DRIVE: Adjusts the amount of distortion.

TONE: Adjusts the high-frequency content.

LEVEL: Controls the output volume.

Switch: Allows you to choose between two modes.

NATURAL: The fundamental mode.

FAT: Delivers a thicker tone, ideal when combined with single-coil pickups.

Maximizing the characteristics of Nutube, a pedal series that brings out the unique features of combined equipment.

The Valvenergy series has been well received as a pedal series that delivers the response of a tube amp, and now four new models are added to the lineup.

All models are equipped with the next-generation Nutube tube, and include a booster (Power Burst), a tube compressor (Smooth Impact), an overdrive (Fuel Injector), and a graphic equalizer (Tone Sculptor) ; a complete set of effects that are a must-have for guitarists. The pedals are designed to take full advantage of the characteristics of the guitars, effects pedals, and amplifiers combined before and after the pedal, and are simple and natural pedals that you will never get bored with and will want to play forever.

The VOX original sound that cannot be categorized as a “-type” sound, and the organic tube-like sound that cannot be imitated anywhere else by utilizing Nutube, have been voiced through repeated trial and error and adjustments.

Newly Developed Buffer Circuit

To harness the full potential of Nutube, a high-quality buffer was essential for the initial stage, serving as the guitar’s primary entry point. Consequently, we engineered a dedicated buffer circuit to meet this requirement. When the effects are deactivated, the Nutube functions as a buffered bypass, providing a natural response and a light feel akin to plugging a 3-meter shield directly into the amp. With the effects activated, the buffer’s traits are synergized with Nutube’s distinctive compression, resulting in a playing experience that is both light and easy, with nuances that enhance your performance.

Sound-Inspired Etched Design

The top panel of the new chassis features an etched design inspired by the unique sound of each effect pedal. The visual appeal of an effects pedal on a board is a crucial consideration in selecting your gear. The organic design of the Valvenergy series is sure to enhance the overall aesthetics of your board with a cool and distinctive touch.

Specifications

Inputs/Outputs

INPUT terminal (monaural phone jack), OUTPUT terminal (monaural phone jack), DC.9V terminal

Controls

DRIVE: Adjusts the amount of distortion.

TONE: Adjusts the high-frequency content.

LEVEL: Controls the output volume.

Switch: Allows you to choose between two modes.

NATURAL: The fundamental mode.

FAT: Delivers a thicker tone, ideal when combined with single-coil pickups.

Power Supply*

9V alkaline batteries (6LF22/6LR62) or DC.9V AC adapter (both sold separately)

*: The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

Dimensions (W x D x H)

72mm x 120mm x 55mm (plug retracted/ VE-TS H:54mm)

Weight

300 g (excluding batteries)

Accessories

AC adapter KA181(9V) (sold separately)