Particle Drive
Designed for lovers of big sounds, the Particle Drive is a high-gain preamp designed for the most demanding metal guitarists. Working perfectly on the clean channel of an amp, it acts as a standalone distortion pedal, offering power, precision, and extreme saturation. Thanks to the integrated Dynazero noise gate, it guarantees a massive but perfectly controlled sound, without hiss or unwanted noise.
High-gain distortion tailored for metal
The Particle Drive delivers dense, incisive saturation, ideal for sharp riffs and punchy solos. Its high-gain character emphasizes clarity and definition, even with complex chords or low tunings. Its fast response and power make it particularly suited to modern styles such as djent, metalcore, or death metal, while remaining versatile enough for hard rock and classic heavy metal. p>
Integrated noise gate for impeccable clarity
Unlike many high-gain distortion pedals that require a separate noise gate, the Particle Drive features the Dynazero Noise Gate built right in. The result is a clean signal, even with extreme gain settings. The Gate control allows you to easily adjust the cutoff threshold to suit your playing style, from a gentle cutoff to radical noise suppression.
Precise controls and adaptability
The pedal offers four essential settings: Level (output volume), Gate (noise gate threshold), Tone (frequency balance), and Drive (amount of saturation). Three selectable gain structures allow you to adjust the character of the distortion, ranging from a tight, modern drive to a more open, organic saturation. This flexibility allows it to be used both as a main preamp and as a destructive boost in front of a tube amp.
Reliability and seamless integration
The Particle Drive has been designed to withstand the rigors of the stage. Its relay true bypass ensures total transparency when the pedal is off, while its silent footswitch makes for discreet switching even during live performances. As with other models in the same range, a power-on activation switch facilitates integration into complex pedalboards.
Features:
Here are the detailed specifications for the Particle Drive:
Main Specifications
- Type: Fully analog high-gain preamp/distortion
- Controls: Level, Gate, Tone, Drive
- Noise gate: Built-in Dynazero
- Gain structures: 3 selectable modes
Design and reliability
- Bypass: True bypass with relay
- Footswitch: Silent
- Selector: Activation/deactivation when power is turned on
Recommended use
- Suitable styles: djent, metalcore, death metal, heavy and hard rock
- For guitar: optimal performance on clean channel, can be used as standalone distortion or boost
- Context: stage, studio, intensive rehearsals
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