On the front we have standard overdrive controls , with Volume , Tone , and Gain . Right under that , there are some voicing and response switches , which help tailor the tone to different playing styles and preferences , which were migrated over from the TightDrive Pro . The EQ has either a Plexi-style EQ curve , or a “ smooth ” EQ curve , which rolls off the highs and brings forth the warmer lower mids . The stock setting is somewhat of a happy medium between the two , which balances the highs and brings out the lows nicely . The second switch alters the response , with “ Fat ” adding low mid grunt and “ Tight ” reeling in the lows and highs for a more mid-focused tone . Again , the stock position on this switch more or less lets the pedal do its own thing without the Tight controls in place .
The TightDrive Jr . is very much based around a Marshall sound . I found everything from 18-watt Bluesbreaker and JTM-45 to full on JCM 800 tones in here . It felt and responded like a good amp , and surprised me more than once with how accurate and impressive it sounded when compared to tube based pedals or even other tube amps . As soon as I turned it on , my studio was filled with the sound that we all know as rock n ’ roll . It was loud , brash , and had more detail that any Marshall-style pedal I ’ ve played . It played like an intimate snapshot of a real tube amp , with it ’ s clear dynamics and hifi harmonics . Clearly Mr . Brown ’ s intimate knowledge of tube amp circuitry went into play here , which in my opinion propelled this pedal beyond many I have played .
It ’ s hard to find anything bad to say about this pedal . It gives you so many options at a price and sound point you can ’ t find at the lower end of the market . It ’ s dead silent , has different powering options for more or less headroom , response and EQ switches , and a sound that is stellar in its recreation of cranked vintage ( and otherwise ) amp tones . Highly recommended !
Clear and hi-fi tube amp sounds without sounding too dark or too bright . Excellent price point , build quality , and tons of options for further making this pedal ’ s sound your own .
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On the front we have standard overdrive controls , with Volume , Tone , and Gain . Right under that , there are some voicing and response switches , which help tailor the tone to different playing styles and preferences , which were migrated over from the TightDrive Pro . The EQ has either a Plexi-style EQ curve , or a “ smooth ” EQ curve , which rolls off the highs and brings forth the warmer lower mids . The stock setting is somewhat of a happy medium between the two , which balances the highs and brings out the lows nicely . The second switch alters the response , with “ Fat ” adding low mid grunt and “ Tight ” reeling in the lows and highs for a more mid-focused tone . Again , the stock position on this switch more or less lets the pedal do its own thing without the Tight controls in place .
The TightDrive Jr . is very much based around a Marshall sound . I found everything from 18-watt Bluesbreaker and JTM-45 to full on JCM 800 tones in here . It felt and responded like a good amp , and surprised me more than once with how accurate and impressive it sounded when compared to tube based pedals or even other tube amps . As soon as I turned it on , my studio was filled with the sound that we all know as rock n ’ roll . It was loud , brash , and had more detail that any Marshall-style pedal I ’ ve played . It played like an intimate snapshot of a real tube amp , with it ’ s clear dynamics and hifi harmonics . Clearly Mr . Brown ’ s intimate knowledge of tube amp circuitry went into play here , which in my opinion propelled this pedal beyond many I have played .
It ’ s hard to find anything bad to say about this pedal . It gives you so many options at a price and sound point you can ’ t find at the lower end of the market . It ’ s dead silent , has different powering options for more or less headroom , response and EQ switches , and a sound that is stellar in its recreation of cranked vintage ( and otherwise ) amp tones . Highly recommended !
WHAT WE LIKE
Clear and hi-fi tube amp sounds without sounding too dark or too bright . Excellent price point , build quality , and tons of options for further making this pedal ’ s sound your own .