Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive Pedal
Strymon - Sunset Dual Overdrive Pedal, Six Drive Circuit Topologies with Custom Tuned Voicing for Each Drive Type
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Dual Overdrive Pedal
Strymon - Sunset
Classic overdrive sound x 2Strymon Sunset gives you the best of the best classic overdrive circuits, custom voiced for instantly satisfying control over a huge range of sought-after tones. Strymon studied six circuit types found in many truly timeless and iconic overdrive and boost pedals, and put their own spin on all six of them into a single two-channel unit.
Sunset is really two customizable overdrive pedals, independently selectable and flexibly routable, designed and voiced for complementary tones when stacked. Six distinct circuits each feel and react differently in your hands, two at once, all in one convenient package. Push your amp however you want, from transparent “more amp” to heavy saturated fuzz, and all the best places in between.
We all know the endless search for the ultimate overdrive pedal and the perfect tone. Strymon did the critical listening and custom voicing to design each side of Sunset with just one tone knob, so you can quickly dial in the sound you want. The knob ranges for each circuit type are custom calibrated to provide maximal usable control. The same design philosophy and care was taken with the stacking options, ensuring each combination interacts optimally and sounds great, so a huge range of classic overdrive tones are instantly achievable.
At A Glance
• Six drive circuit topologies with custom tuned voicing for each drive type
• Precision crafted drive circuits stackable in multiple combinations for a wide variety of complex, responsive tones
• Analogue class A JFET input gain stage maximizes headroom while adding up to 20dB of pure analog gain
• Series, reverse series, and parallel drive circuit stacking via Config switch
• Bright switch to tailor the sound for use with all amplifiers from dark to bright
• Optional variable-threshold noise reduction for taming noisy guitar pickups
• Drive and Tone control ranges optimized for each circuit topology
Six Classic Circuits
Channel A overdrive circuitsThe Ge overdrive combines the softer response of germanium diodes with a parallel path that blends in the dry signal as the Drive is lowered. At higher gains the lower-mid range frequencies are emphasized to create a tight, thick response. This overdrive adds depth to single coil pickups, and responds with a bold push when paired with humbuckers.
The Texas overdrive employs a single stage soft-clipper configuration that is filtered before and after the gain stage to create a smooth and dynamic overdrive. The original signal dynamics are retained as the gain is increased – perfect for playing the blues or just fattening up your sound with a signature mid range bump.
Channel A boost circuitThe Treble type is a treble booster that removes the low frequencies as the Tone knob is turned up – perfect for tightening up an overdriven amp, or driving another gain pedal that’s a bit looser on the low end. Turning the Tone knob down brings in the low end, making for a versatile all-around boost.
Channel B overdrive circuitsThe 2stage overdrive combines a soft-clipping stage followed by a hard-clipping stage, creating a complex overdrive with a wide range of gain. Its EQ structure preserves the low end while adding some power to push your amp. This overdrive can easily take you from lightly clipped to beefy saturation.
The Hard overdrive uses a single-stage hard-clipping circuit that has a ton of available gain, approaching fuzz territory with the Drive knob maxed. At lower gains, mildly clipped transparent tones are achieved with this versatile drive. The wide-ranging Tone knob lets you shape the top end from smooth to buzzy.
Channel B boost circuitThe JFET type is a clean boost that subtly beefs up your signal with the dynamics and responsiveness created from the JFET front end. As you turn up the drive, the signal gets rounded and warmer. This is a great option when your amp just “needs a little extra.”
Optimized Stacking
remove the guessworkSince the time when overdrives were created just to push an amp in order to achieve an overdriven sound even at sane volume levels, players have evolved to want more layered, multistage tonalities. Stacking gives adds flexibility and tone range on the floor. You can find an overdrive that sounds good on its own, then run it through a second drive to add new dimensions to your tone.
Sunset enables you to use any of its six overdrive circuits on their own, or route the Channel A drive circuit through Channel B, or Channel B through Channel A, or use two circuits in parallel. Routing options have been chosen deliberately to present the best-sounding combinations of drive circuits.
Digital or Analogue? We chose both!?
a hybrid approachSunset’s input features an ultra low noise, discrete, class-A JFET circuit providing up to 20dB of fully analogue gain. With this hybrid approach you get the best of both analogue and digital worlds.
The JFET stage provides exceptional touch sensitivity and dynamic interaction with your guitar, while the incredibly powerful SHARC DSP facilitates the great level of detailed complexity and responsiveness you’ll want to hear.
Strymon Sunset - Dual Overdrive - In-Depth Demo
The Tech Spec
Features | Specification | Pedal Type | Dual Overdrive |
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Analogue/Digital | Analogue gain stage with DSP algorithms |
Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (instrument) |
Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
Other I/O | 1 x 1/4" (expression), 1 x 1/4" (Fav preset switching) |
True Bypass | Yes, Switchable to Buffered |
Power Source | 9V DC power supply (included) |
Dimensions | Width: 4” (10.16 cm) Height: 2.4” (6.1 cm) Depth: 4.5” (11.43 cm) |