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OLC Darth Fader

The Darth Fader is a tube tremolo pedal... with an all-tube signal path. It was taken from a more elaborate design named Bullitt, which was created by Andrew (a.k.a The Tone God). OLCircuits licensed this design from Andrew and named it Darth Fader. Please keep in mind that, as stated on the home page, OLC does not focus on sales pitches - but on customer service instead. The other kits have sold themselves and I think that these will, too. However, please don't hesitate to ask questions.

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The Darth Fader is a low-voltage, all-tube signal path tremolo using both halves of a 12AU7 / ECC82. There is an opamp within, however it only fluctuates voltage at the tube to create the volume modulation. Your signal stays in the tube path and is not touched by any semiconductors (opamps, transistors, etc). Semiconductors are not evil whatsoever, but this is a tube tremolo... and I wouldn't describe it as such, otherwise.

The upside:
- All-tube (no transistors or opamps)
- unique
- DC powered (for hum-free performance)
- low-voltage (for your safety)

The downside:
- low-voltage (safe, but tubes sound best at high voltages)

Specs:
- Rate: Turn this knob for faster or slower modulation.
- Depth: The amount of fluctuation in the volume
- Volume: Ouput volume.

Other:
- PCB included.
- Pre-drilled, black powder-coated enclosure. The enclosures are powder-coated in black, but do not have graphics or markings. That's your "canvas" - make it personal.
- Aluminum rollbars already bolted and coated to match the enclosure.
- Input / output / DC jacks are on the rear side of the pedal.
- Power supply (for 110v US) and tube included. I have links to purchase a compatible and inexpensive power supply for international customers.
- True-bypass, as usual.

Price:
Kit: $108
Pre-Built: $180