“Much like the Dude, we were finally able to source and replicate the HRM mod using real Dumbles,” says Chris Van Tassel. The HRM V2 is based on the famed Dumble mod. “The V2 is an entirely different pedal with different tone controls and a new design to match”. Chris continues “This pedal is the HRM we wished we launched the first time and even features NOSparts to make its tone as authentic to the real HRM as possible. HRM V2 is perfect for blues and rock players or players that love that Dumble sound. For players that think Dumbles are not for them, they will be pleasantly surprised by what the HRM can do.
HRM V2 Features:
- Top-end control Controls the top end and helps tweak the amount of bite in contrast to the low mids.
- Midrange Controls the important “guitar” midrange + controls the thick low mids.
- NOS components
- True Bypass
- Self serviceable, replaceable “Speedswitch” for instant on-the-spot repairs for the gigging player
HRM V2 is available now for $229. Available for online purchase via select dealers.
For more information, please visit rockettpedals.com.
J. Rockett Audio Designs Hot Rubber Monkey (HRM) V2 Overdrive Pedal
From precise tone shaping to boosting particular frequencies, or recapturing frequencies sucked dry by your go-to drive pedal, there are myriad reasons for housing an EQ on your ’board. We’ve rounded up 10 solid options for you to peruse and consider making your new favorite friend in your signal chain.
BOSS
EQ-200This pedal offers two 10-band EQ channels with a graphic display, multi-function switches, and onboard memories which allow a player to store multiple setups for instant recall.
$249 street
boss.info
MXR
M108SFeaturing 10 EQ sliders with carefully selected frequencies and a +/- 12 dB boost/cut range, this sound-optimizing pedal can also be used as a tweakable boost pedal, with its volume and gain sliders.
$129 street
jimdunlop.com
WHIRLWIND
Perfect 10Featuring a circuit design created by industry legend Tony Gambacurta, this 10-band constant-Q equalizer lets players target specific frequency ranges with surgical precision.
$238 street
whirlwindusa.com
BEHRINGER
EQ700This value-rich EQ provides sound shaping and feedback elimination through its seven bands of equalization, with a wide frequency range and a powerful 15 dB boost/cut per band.
$28 street
behringer.com
MESA BOOGIE
Boogie Five-Band Graphic EQLong a lauded component in Mesa’s amplifiers, this powerful tone-shaping 5-band EQ is now in a handcrafted pedal formant to help capture the company’s classic sound, and much more.
$279 street
mesaboogie.com
SOURCE AUDIO
EQ2 Programmable EqualizerThis combination graphic and parametric EQ features 10 fully adjustable frequency bands, stereo ins and outs, MIDI in and thru jacks, presets galore, and even an integrated tuner.
$269 street
sourceaudio.net
EMPRESS EFFECTS
ParaEQThree bands of parametric EQ, each with three selectable Q widths, provide for very flexible sound shaping. Designed to be ultra-transparent and noise-free, the pedal’s boost section offers 30 dB of clean boost.
$249 street
empresseffects.com
J. ROCKETT AUDIO DESIGNS
I.Q. CompressorThis EQ/compressor features a 6-band graphic, pre-compression EQ—each with 18 dB cut or boost—which allows you to choose which frequencies you want compressed harder based on their respective gain setting.
$229 street
rockettpedals.com
TECH 21
Q\StripDesigned to emulate the EQ sections of the iconic recording consoles from the ’60s and ’70s, this DI-format pedal features four bands of EQ, two parametric mid bands, and high and low shelving filters.
$249 street
tech21nyc.com
OLD BLOOD NOISE ENDEAVORS
3-Band EQ + BufferThis simple 3-band EQ also serves as an always-on buffer, while the switchable EQ is beneficial for tailoring specific parts, guitar switches, or using as an always-on EQ.
$109 street
oldbloodnoise.com
APE – Analog Preamp Experiment
The APE is a unique design and an accurate re-creation of famous vintage tape delay’s analogue section. This is not just a preamp but rather the entire analogue circuit from input to output including the sonic influence of the tape heads. It runs at 22.5v just like the original. For convenience it uses a DC to DC converter allowing you to power it with a simple standard 2.1/5.5mm 9v power supply just like most of the pedals on the market.
FEATURES:
‣ MIX – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the
loop it controls the wet/dry mix level.
‣ REPEATS – When your favorite digital delay is inserted
into the loop it controls the repeats.
‣ REC – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the
loop it controls the gain on the delayed notes and helps
with the intensity of the delay.
‣ SEND – Connect your favorite digital delay’s input to the
send to start creating your looped delay.
‣ RETURN – Connect your favorite digital delay’s output to
the return to complete your looped delay.
‣ ON/OFF – Engages the APE.
‣ LOOP – Engages whatever may be running through the
loop. *
Dims – 16”x12”x12”
APE draws 39mA and measures 4.25”x3”.