degrees of intensity , the Carcosa will definitely let you do that . From meaty overdrive to full-tilt chaos , it has all the sounds .
The second knob , a bias control labeled After , is the key to the pedal . This control changes the texture of the fuzz , ranging from the familiar “ wall of sound ” type fuzz on one side to splatty , gated textures on the other .
One of my favorite tones in the pedal is achieved with the After control fully cranked and the Before knob set to about 9 o ’ clock . With the other controls set to taste — I ’ ll get to those in a minute — I had a fantastic gated overdrive tone and one of those “ this is the sound in my head ” moments .
The Carcosa also features a Hi-Cut control that gives you a full range of highfrequency detail options . I tend to prefer brighter sounds , but found myself with this knob set differently based on where the Before and After knobs landed .
Bottom line : the dynamic interplay of these three controls allows for plenty of nuance , if that ’ s your thing .
The Carcosa also features a volume control marked Output and a toggle switch labeled Demhe and Hali that acts as a bass boost and cut . DOD suggests you employ this based on how dirty your amp is — the Carcosa plays nicely into both clean and overdriven platforms — but I found this a nice way to either add fullness to the thinner , raspier sounds available with the bias control up , or to increase the clarity when it ’ s backed off and the fuzz is raging .
[ For reference — and to bring us full circle — Carcosa sits on the shore of a misty lake called Hali . Demhe , also a lake , is less explored in fiction , but acts as a mirrorimage to Hali .]
Where to begin ? Oh , I dunno — how about the price ? A hundred bucks ?! Are you kidding me ?! A hundred bucks ?!! In a world full of overpriced fuzz pedals , these lunatics at DOD are seriously rolling out a certifiably kickass pedal for a hundred bucks ??! Somebody pinch me . This is too good to be true .
Look , I know some of the more incredulous among you will soon realize that the Carcosa is a PGS exclusive pedal and quickly assume that there ’ s no way a reviewer for Tone Report — what , with TRW being part of PGS family and all — would say anything but how awesome it is . But in this case , you ’ d be wrong . I genuinely dig this pedal and can ’ t wait to plant one on my board . Just wanted to address that before we close this thing out .
degrees of intensity , the Carcosa will definitely let you do that . From meaty overdrive to full-tilt chaos , it has all the sounds .
The second knob , a bias control labeled After , is the key to the pedal . This control changes the texture of the fuzz , ranging from the familiar “ wall of sound ” type fuzz on one side to splatty , gated textures on the other .
One of my favorite tones in the pedal is achieved with the After control fully cranked and the Before knob set to about 9 o ’ clock . With the other controls set to taste — I ’ ll get to those in a minute — I had a fantastic gated overdrive tone and one of those “ this is the sound in my head ” moments .
The Carcosa also features a Hi-Cut control that gives you a full range of highfrequency detail options . I tend to prefer brighter sounds , but found myself with this knob set differently based on where the Before and After knobs landed .
Bottom line : the dynamic interplay of these three controls allows for plenty of nuance , if that ’ s your thing .
The Carcosa also features a volume control marked Output and a toggle switch labeled Demhe and Hali that acts as a bass boost and cut . DOD suggests you employ this based on how dirty your amp is — the Carcosa plays nicely into both clean and overdriven platforms — but I found this a nice way to either add fullness to the thinner , raspier sounds available with the bias control up , or to increase the clarity when it ’ s backed off and the fuzz is raging .
[ For reference — and to bring us full circle — Carcosa sits on the shore of a misty lake called Hali . Demhe , also a lake , is less explored in fiction , but acts as a mirrorimage to Hali .]
WHAT WE LIKE
Where to begin ? Oh , I dunno — how about the price ? A hundred bucks ?! Are you kidding me ?! A hundred bucks ?!! In a world full of overpriced fuzz pedals , these lunatics at DOD are seriously rolling out a certifiably kickass pedal for a hundred bucks ??! Somebody pinch me . This is too good to be true .
CONCERNS
Look , I know some of the more incredulous among you will soon realize that the Carcosa is a PGS exclusive pedal and quickly assume that there ’ s no way a reviewer for Tone Report — what , with TRW being part of PGS family and all — would say anything but how awesome it is . But in this case , you ’ d be wrong . I genuinely dig this pedal and can ’ t wait to plant one on my board . Just wanted to address that before we close this thing out .