Adjusts the overall volume level out of the pedal. When the Output is set at noon (running direct
or into other pedals), it will be roughly the same level as your bypassed level, depending on the
amount of compression.
Compressor Modes
Selects the compression mode. Three modes are available.
Compressor Mode Description
SINGLE Standard single 1176 compressor. Compression sound is set by the
knobs.
DUAL Dual 1176 compressors, configured for a direct recorded distortion
sound based on the setup used for the guitar sound on the song
“Black Dog” (see this article for historical details).
Knobs control a combination of settings, and do not work exactly like
Single mode. The primary control in this setting is the Input gain. Boost
this until the distortion is to your taste. Because of the high gain level of
the first compressor, changes to the Attack, Release, and Ratio knobs
may be harder to hear.
SUSTAIN Another type with two 1176 compressors, configured to provide
maximum sustain and compression for soaring lead work and singing
slide tones.
This configuration is based on the setup Lowell George used with
Little Feat. Knobs control a combination of settings, and do not work
exactly like Single mode. Tweak the knobs to taste.
Tips
For an authentic “Black Dog” tone in Dual mode, record the pedal output directly into your
DAW or recorder (without an amplifier). You can also run this tone through an amp for a
great crunchy overdrive.
Although controls for Dual and Sustain mode do not work exactly the same as they do for
Single mode, they can create some interesting textures. Tweak the controls to find your
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