NPD: Gray Channel

[popvulture]

I played one yesterday and had to go back for it today. A whole lot of variations to be had with this one...

Two things surprised me: first, that it's marketed as an overdrive. I guess it technically is since it's based on the DOD OD/Preamp circuit, but the silicon and germanium diode settings on the green side have a lot more fuzz character. The no-diode setting is far and away my favorite though, and it's much more like an OD. It's super clear and can be a bit piercing, but it has such a nice presence. And it's fucking LOUD. The FET setting sounds like something in between the squishier/fuzzier si and ge.

The cool thing is that to my ears, the no-diode setting is the same on either side, so you can dial in a clear OD on one side and a fuzzier tone on the other, each with its own volume (this obviously being key, since the no-diode setting is so loud).

So yep, stoked as fuck on this one. Will post some samples if I get some time after wrapping up the Open Source Collab.

[OddKnowledge]

That sounds awesome. I've been using one of the new DOD 250 for a bit and with the gain turned up there's a fuzz-like quality to that one too. I'm interested in trying the Gray Channel.

[Inconuucl]

I played one yesterday and had to go back for it today. A whole lot of variations to be had with this one...

Two things surprised me: first, that it's marketed as an overdrive. I guess it technically is since it's based on the DOD OD/Preamp circuit, but the silicon and germanium diode settings on the green side have a lot more fuzz character. The no-diode setting is far and away my favorite though, and it's much more like an OD. It's super clear and can be a bit piercing, but it has such a nice presence. And it's fucking LOUD. The FET setting sounds like something in between the squishier/fuzzier si and ge.

The cool thing is that to my ears, the no-diode setting is the same on either side, so you can dial in a clear OD on one side and a fuzzier tone on the other, each with its own volume (this obviously being key, since the no-diode setting is so loud).

So yep, stoked as fuck on this one. Will post some samples if I get some time after wrapping up the Open Source Collab.

I've been thinking about running this and an Empress EQ w/ boost to replace my palisades. This seem to have a huge range in tones and has the clear and saturated character that I love. Or eschew the EQ and get a Bows.

Just need to get my hands on one. So dibs?

[popvulture]

Just need to get my hands on one. So dibs?

Haha, you got it

[Dungus]

Really thought I wanted one, love the sound in the demos, but I get a little frustrated when I can't EQ the shit out of my overdriven sound. I kind of hate thay EQD completely forego tone controls on their pedals. EQUALISATION DICK more like. oops

[Inconuucl]

Thus my want to add an Empress eq go my chain.

[popvulture]

Really thought I wanted one, love the sound in the demos, but I get a little frustrated when I can't EQ the shit out of my overdriven sound. I kind of hate thay EQD completely forego tone controls on their pedals. EQUALISATION DICK more like. oops

I agree. That said, I think they were just keeping with the original design of the DOD, which had no tone. Despite that, the sound doesn't lean harsh or bassy, and in a way I kinda dig the uber simplicity of it. On that note though,

Thus my want to add an Empress eq go my chain.

Having an EQ in your chain would obviously be great, especially considering they give you a lot more control than the single tone knob most ODs have.

I don't think I'd have this as my primary OD, although you never know. My first instinct would be to use something like a Mini or a KoT as a main OD sound, then use the N setting on one side as a boost or alt OD, and the other side as a fuzz.

[toothsome]

I played with it and it's really fun but the Spires won my heart. /offtopicsorry

[11A]

^ Same here but I totally want both

[D.o.S.]

Daily reminder that a DOD250 dimed is the sound of the first three OM records.

[mulekicker]

I really want one of these as I LOVE the 250. I just ordered a Spires instead because I have a DOD250 and had a few fuzz holes to fill. Gray Channel will probably be my next purchase though. I love EQD (partially because I have an Ohio bias).

[popvulture]

I just threw mine onto a smaller board as a second dirt option, and unsurprisingly found that it adds a ton of additional tonal options with just one pedal. Super fun to have on there.

[krr149]

Love my Gray Channel. I have it set on fairly low gain Germanium as an 'always on' after my Rat Tail, and then switch over to higher gain on the red channel for a little boost/heaviness.

[ThurberMingus]

I wish the two channels were stackable. I mean c'mon, why not?

[neonblack]

I wish the two channels were stackable. I mean c'mon, why not?

You need to check out the Function FX Third Rail.