Way Huge made an interesting and wise decision with respect to the interface of the two circuits . Although the lefthand side offers standard twist knobs , the righthand side offers three sliders to control Volume , 500Hz EQ , and Drive . In theory and in practice , the difference shouldn ’ t and didn ’ t make a noticeable difference to the distortion ’ s tone . Yet I appreciated the fact that Way Huge anticipated the fact that musicians ’ preferences are often diverse . Knobs will appeal to one person , while sliders will appeal to another .
Now , as for the sound quality the controls offer , Way Huge tailored them to perfection . On the lefthand side , two miniature 500Hz EQ and Tone knobs will boost or cut frequencies clustered around 500Hz and brighten or darken the effect ’ s tone , respectively .
The judicious little Tone knob controlled just the right frequency range . It added a pleasant amount of chime and shimmer to the signal when boosted , but just as easily dropped the tone into a warm bath free of those sharper higher frequencies . The 500Hz knob proved to be an interesting addition . Boosting this knob ’ s setting added a bit of “ honk ” to the tone , while drawing it down reduced this potentially sharp frequency .
In moderate to high drive settings , the 500Hz and mini Tone knobs truly demonstrated their considerable tone-shaping power . Reducing the amount of 500Hz signal in the mix allowed the lower and higher ends of the spectrum to ring through more clearly . In other words , the signal ’ s clarity seemed to increase although the amount of distortion has not changed . I was actually quite surprised by how powerful the Doubleland Special seemed with just a cut of the 500Hz , even at moderate Drive levels .
As for the “ double ” in the Doubleland Special — my goodness , the pedal certainly pumps out the overdrive . Layering the two distortions simultaneously offers up a cornucopia of overdrive which will appeal to the wickedest fiends of fuzz . What ’ s more , the overlapping circuits also offer a variety of tonal possibilities . The 500Hz mini knob could be lowered on the primary distortion , but the slider could be boosted on the secondary distortion . Perhaps this plethora of control is what makes the Doubleland so special .
Bonamassa-approved overdrive multiplied by two ; knob and slider controls for the two circuits ; a handy 500hz EQ to emphasize or cut mids .
Like other Way Huge pedals , the Doubleland Special features a plastic battery compartment door . It works , but it seems less durable than the rest of the pedal .
straightforward distortion effect .
Way Huge made an interesting and wise decision with respect to the interface of the two circuits . Although the lefthand side offers standard twist knobs , the righthand side offers three sliders to control Volume , 500Hz EQ , and Drive . In theory and in practice , the difference shouldn ’ t and didn ’ t make a noticeable difference to the distortion ’ s tone . Yet I appreciated the fact that Way Huge anticipated the fact that musicians ’ preferences are often diverse . Knobs will appeal to one person , while sliders will appeal to another .
Now , as for the sound quality the controls offer , Way Huge tailored them to perfection . On the lefthand side , two miniature 500Hz EQ and Tone knobs will boost or cut frequencies clustered around 500Hz and brighten or darken the effect ’ s tone , respectively .
The judicious little Tone knob controlled just the right frequency range . It added a pleasant amount of chime and shimmer to the signal when boosted , but just as easily dropped the tone into a warm bath free of those sharper higher frequencies . The 500Hz knob proved to be an interesting addition . Boosting this knob ’ s setting added a bit of “ honk ” to the tone , while drawing it down reduced this potentially sharp frequency .
In moderate to high drive settings , the 500Hz and mini Tone knobs truly demonstrated their considerable tone-shaping power . Reducing the amount of 500Hz signal in the mix allowed the lower and higher ends of the spectrum to ring through more clearly . In other words , the signal ’ s clarity seemed to increase although the amount of distortion has not changed . I was actually quite surprised by how powerful the Doubleland Special seemed with just a cut of the 500Hz , even at moderate Drive levels .
As for the “ double ” in the Doubleland Special — my goodness , the pedal certainly pumps out the overdrive . Layering the two distortions simultaneously offers up a cornucopia of overdrive which will appeal to the wickedest fiends of fuzz . What ’ s more , the overlapping circuits also offer a variety of tonal possibilities . The 500Hz mini knob could be lowered on the primary distortion , but the slider could be boosted on the secondary distortion . Perhaps this plethora of control is what makes the Doubleland so special .
WHAT WE LIKE
Bonamassa-approved overdrive multiplied by two ; knob and slider controls for the two circuits ; a handy 500hz EQ to emphasize or cut mids .
CONCERNS
Like other Way Huge pedals , the Doubleland Special features a plastic battery compartment door . It works , but it seems less durable than the rest of the pedal .