Overdrive/preamp combination based on classic blues pedal and blackface amp circuitry
Left side: detailed, analogue emulation of a clean US amp (incl. full EQ)
Right side: TS-based overdrive circuit with common modifications (asymmetrical clipping, additional gain mode, extended headroom)
Passive FX loop for looping in additional pedals or using both sections separately
Right-hand control: Gain, Volume, Tone
Left side control: Gain, Volume, Bass, Mid, Treble
Right side switch: More Gain, clipping options (Asym/C/Sym)
Left side switch: Bright, Headroom (High/Low)
Status LED for effect mode
Footswitch: Bypass
Connections: Input 6.3 mm jack, Output 6.3 mm jack, FX send/return 2x 6.3 mm jack
9V DC connection (5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pole inside)
Current consumption: 77 mA
True bypass circuit
Dimensions (W x D x H): 125 x 95 x 55 mm
Weight: 450 g
Made in Greece
Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfire - Overdrive & Blackface-Amp-in-a-Box in one pedal
The Crazy Tube Circuits Crossfirecombines two legendary sound worlds in one compact pedal: the characteristic clean tone of classic American blackface amps and the greenmid-hump overdrive of the late 70s. The left side is based on a fully analogue amp-in-a-box circuit that precisely reproduces the typical Mix of tight bass, sparkling highs and slightly scooped mids. The headroom switch can also be used to switch between the tight punch of a solid-state rectified4x6L6 power amp and the softer response of a 2x6L6 tube rectifier mode. The right-hand side offers an authentic reconstruction of the iconic overdrive pedal, complete with popular mods: a clipping switch selects between balanced original characteristics or asymmetrical, dynamic distortion, while an additional gain mode provides more saturation and altered bass response - similar to operating two identical overdrives in series. An internal headroom switch supplies the overdrive section with 18 volts for more dynamics and clarity if required.
Effect loop and reliable true bypass circuit
Thanks to the passiveeffects loop, external pedals can be looped in between the overdrive and amp sections or both sides can be used independently of each other. When fully deactivated, the entire signal remains true bypass. The Crossfire is therefore ideal for players who want to expand their existing amp with authentic blackface cleans, dynamic crunch sounds and classic mid-hump drive - or who are looking for the complete combination as a versatile mini-rig in pedal format.
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