{"product_id":"earthquaker-devices-zoar","title":"EarthQuaker Devices Zoar Dynamic Audio Grinder Distortion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoar is a medium-high gain discrete distortion (using only transistors; no opamps or diodes in here!) that has that touch sensitive amp-like quality to it that everyone craves. It has been finely tuned to create a highly tweakable hi-fi and modern sounding distortion, but with the ghosts of old school circuitry to deliver a grind that is both instantly familiar and delightfully unique. Want that defined sparkle and tightness of an overdrive? This has it. Want that low-medium gain fuzz that’s perfect for drop tuned guitars and basses? This has it. Want to be able to dial in and control every nuance of your tone from jangly on-the-verge of break up to blowing the walls out heavy saturation? Then this is the pedal for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis meticulously crafted box has six knobs that allow you to truly customize your sound with the \u003cem\u003eLevel\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWeight\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGain\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBass\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMiddle\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eTreble\u003c\/em\u003e controls. The red LED light indicates when the distortion is activated by the Flexi-Switch® enabled footswitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eGain\u003c\/em\u003e control on Zoar goes from the edge of break up all the way over the cliff into the crunchy, grinding abyss. The character of the distortion is heavily dependent on the setting of the \u003cem\u003eWeight\u003c\/em\u003e control as well as your guitar’s pickup type, and it is further fine-tuned by the EQ section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouch-Sensitive Controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhile having its roots in a very familiar past, the passive 3-band EQ has been finely tuned for modern tones. While this style of tone shaping seems simple on the surface, it is deceptively complex and highly interactive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe 3-band EQ and \u003cem\u003eGain\u003c\/em\u003e controls give you nearly unlimited options with great focus and sensitive precision, but the real powerhouse of Zoar is the \u003cem\u003eWeight\u003c\/em\u003e control. This control dictates the amount of low end that is passed into the circuit, thus controlling the entire character of the pedal. From a mere clean boost to a high gain distortion to overdrive to the crispy Hi-Fi fuzz territory, this function gives you everything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eLevel\u003c\/em\u003e control hits unity gain around noon, but this is dependent on where the other controls are set. In addition to controlling the output volume, it also plays a small part in the controlling the voice of Zoar. By adjusting the \u003cem\u003eLevel\u003c\/em\u003e control with any combination of EQ (boosting the frequency bands and cutting the output volume), you can achieve drastically different curves that have the feel of the more traditional low pass filter type tone control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunning Zoar at 18v\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWant to elevate your sonic spirit to a higher level? Try running Zoar at higher voltage! Zoar can handle power up to 18v DC. Higher voltages will yield a different frequency response with more defined dynamics and a faster response. When powered at 18v, the range of clean tones are widened, dirty tones become punchier with better note articulation, low frequencies are tightened, the \u003cem\u003eTreble\u003c\/em\u003e control will cover a broader spectrum without becoming harsh and the output volume nearly doubles! The experience is not unlike plugging into a wall of high wattage tube amplifiers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-6128bb35b9b5b035bf73\" data-sqsp-block=\"text\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sqsp-text-block-content=\"\" class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjusts the output volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an input frequency control that changes the voice and saturation of the distortion. Turning Weight clockwise allows more low frequencies to pass through. This increases the gain, allows lower frequencies to clip faster and can shift the tone of the pedal from tight distortion to a loose fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGain:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turn clockwise to increase distortion. This adjusts the transistor bias. A little static sound when turning is completely normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col sqs-col-6 span-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"block-36ecb677e1c7c8dbc45a\" data-sqsp-block=\"text\" data-border-radii='{\"topLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"topRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomLeft\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0},\"bottomRight\":{\"unit\":\"px\",\"value\":0.0}}' data-block-type=\"2\" class=\"sqs-block html-block sqs-block-html\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sqs-block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sqsp-text-block-content=\"\" class=\"sqs-html-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive bass control, adjusts the low frequency content between 0 and 800Hz +\/- 15dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMiddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive middle control, adjusts the midrange frequency content between 500Hz and 3kHz +\/- 10dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTreble:\u003c\/strong\u003e Passive treble control, adjusts the high frequency content between 1kHz and 10kHz +\/-15dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Earthquaker Devices","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43289008603199,"sku":"810019913631","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0086\/8473\/2479\/files\/Zoar-Dynamic-Audio-Grinder.png?v=1779562602","url":"https:\/\/dynamicpedals.com\/products\/earthquaker-devices-zoar","provider":"Dynamic Pedals and Amps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}