AKAI influenced gooey and warm saturation goodness
JPTR FX Jive
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Inspired by an old Akai GX 210D reel to reel tape machine from the 1970s, the Jive – Reel Saturator was made to give you the gooey and warm saturation obtained when pushing the Akai’s pre-amps to the max.
This pedal is bold, gritty, present and simply chock-full of screaming old-school mojo. If you are into lo-fi garage tones, want to make your modern-day synth sound like 1972 or if you simply want to add a touch of vintage warmth and presence to your guitar/bass/vocals/whatever, then the Jive – Reel Saturator is your sonic dream come true.
Current Draw
50mA
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Controls and Features
The Jive’s control set is supremely simple, yet staggeringly versatile. Familiar Volume and Gain controls make things louder and dirtier as expected, but what truly gives the Jive character is its three clipping diode toggles on the right-hand-side of the pedal.
The top toggle introduces an asymmetrical 1N4001 Silicon diode, the middle inserts a symmetrical 1N4001 Silicon diode, while the bottom toggle presents a symmetrical 1N5819 diode. Each option overrides the one above it so when the bottom diode switch is engaged, you are at the most extreme setting.
Use Jive as a volume boost, a subtle compressor or even a semi-transparent overdrive, exalt your sound with variable distortion or tear some walls down with lots and LOTS of dB. It is all up to you.
You can even run this mojo monster on everything from 9v to 18v giving you even more headroom to explore the crackling and gritty textures within the Jive.
Technical specs
– Hand screen printed, diecast Aluminum enclosure
– Size: 6,5 x 13 x 6 cm with knobs
– Power requirement: 9-18 V DC PSU (centre negative, 2.1 mm)
– Current draw: <50 mAPlease be aware:
If you engage the clipping diodes, the signal might get quieter because of added compression. Feel free to adjust the Volume according to your desired output level.
SKU: JPTRFX#
The 101
Handmade
In Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Tonal weapon
Add some vintage warm to guitar/bass/vocals/whatever!
Diode goodness
Flip between three options=unique character
Handmade
In Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Tonal weapon
Add some vintage warm to guitar/bass/vocals/whatever!
Diode goodness
Flip between three options=unique character
The Lowdown From Team Machine
We love the vintage AKAI vibe on this little beauty. That warm, gooey saturation is just….ace.
We hope we’ve passed the audition… #iblamebreakthemachine
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We hope we’ve passed the audition… #iblamebreakthemachine
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