SPIRYTUS DISTORTION
$175.00
Based off the Ampeg VH140C, this pedal faithfully recreates the preamp section of this now legendary amplifier. Extreme metal bands from the 90’s up until today have been using this amp to create some of the most brutal tones ever recorded. This sound is now available in pedal form from PLX FX.
2 in stock
Volume: Controls the overall volume of the unit. There is a lot of it, so be careful not overload input of your amp.
Bass: Controls the low end of the unit.
Treble: Controls the highs of the unit.
Mid: Controls the mid-structure of the unit. This is a very sensitive and shaping control. The heart of the type of tone that you get out of the unit. On the original VH140C, it is called “Ultra Mid.” This is an accurate description because the unit has an underlying mid-structure, which is tailored to suit by this control. It doesn’t really remove or add mids, it just changes the point on the EQ Spectrum, which is being focused on.
Gain: Controls the overall gain of the unit.
Since this circuit stays as true to the original preamp as possible, it can be used either in front of an amplifier’s preamp section, plugged directly into a power amp, OR inserted into an amplifier’s power section. If used directly into a preamp, use extreme caution with the volume control, since there is plenty of volume on tap.
Like all PLX FX pedals, this pedal is a true bypass, so there is no coloration to your sound when it’s turned off. It utilizes a standard 9v 2.1mm power adapter and NO battery snap.
| Weight | 16 oz |
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| Dimensions | 6 × 6 × 4 in |
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Lisle Rohlwing –
Best distortion pedal ever that recreates the sound of one of the best metal amps ever. If you want your gain tone to be mean AF, this is the pedal to have.
ryan scanlon –
This pedal is LOUD and brings the heavies. It’s has a scooped mid characteristic by nature but you can add as you please…or don’t! I bought this as a pedal to act as a “heavy channel” on my pedal platform amp. Does not disappoint!
Rigs of Doom –
Bought this for my guitarist to use and it’s absolutely brutal. If you want that filthy metal tone, this is the ticket.
Scott Steinmetz –
If you want THAT tone, this is it. Into a clean pedal platform, as a preamp into some IRs, doesn’t matter. This pedal BRINGS IT.
If you’re looking for that tone, you won’t find a better option.
Michael White –
Not one to leave reviews but this pedal deserves it. Have had my spirytus for 2 years now and absolutely love it! Cannot recommend enough. Loud, heavy and that death metal distortion I was looking for. Plx-fx was also a pleasure to do business with. Keep up the great work!
Richard Pickman –
Well made pedal that delivers as advertised. Don’t know what more I can say other than buy with confidence.
Martin (verified owner) –
Had a VH-140C in my early 20’s. Now in my 40’s, I have an SS-140C combo and a VH-140C head. Started playing bass, so wanted to try running VH distortion through my G-K 800RB. Love it! Personally, I found it sounds best with only an EQ in the loop and no modulation pedals anywhere in the chain. Paul was very helpful addressing my initial concerns. Thanks.
Steve Grimes –
Holey shit – this thing is LOUD!!!!
Took me a while to get this thing under control, with best results coming from running it into the effects return of both my Marshall DSL and Boogie Mark III. This preamp made those amps COMPLETELY different animals, and I love it!
Jean Caspar –
I was looking for a specific doomy/death sound and oh boy does that thing deliver! Absolutely brutal and crushing. Instantly replaced all the heavy preamps in my multieffects! \m/