analogue distortion devices
About
monochrome designs analogue distortion and saturation devices
with focus on behaviour, how sound reacts when it is pushed, how it bends under the hands, and how it holds together under strain.each device defines a distinct behavioural state within the same internal language. circuits are developed with deliberate constraint, and controls remain limited so attention stays on interaction rather than adjustment.built in small batches in the ligurian alps, italy.
Pedals
fuzz one
status: available
a fuzz built at the edge between clean and collapse.
germanium and silicon transistors interact to shape compression and attack.
it responds clearly to pick dynamics and guitar volume.
low settings breathe and stay open.
higher settings thicken and soften without losing articulation.
designed to feel alive under the hands, not overwhelming.—
fold
status: available
a gain device built around constraint.
the signal meets resistance and compresses under pressure.
low gain stays direct and touch-responsive.
as it is driven, the sound tightens and hardens while holding its shape.
collapse introduces controlled headroom shift and elastic decay.
raw, structural, and deliberate.—
still
status: out soon
a pressure stage.
sets a stressed condition.
pushes against the signal, the guitar, and what follows.
low end expands and strains, highs cut through.
notes resist, deform, then settle.
holds the signal under pressure without collapsing.—
fore
status: out soon
a single-jfet input stage focused on response.
derived from classic preamp lineage, re-voiced for control.
operates close to clean, where dynamics begin to bend.
adds breath and movement without obvious distortion.
dynamic, open, sensitive to touch and volume.
an operating condition, with enough level to push what follows.—
tilt
status: in development
a restrained cmos harmonic conditioner.
sits between clean front-end stages and distortion, introducing soft compression and harmonic organisation.
designed to remain secondary in the chain: present, shaping behaviour without becoming a primary drive.
Buy
all monochrome pedals are available via reverb.shipping is currently set up for europe. outside europe, contact [email protected]i’ll confirm if direct shipping is possible for your location.
Pedals
faqwhere do i buy the pedals?
all purchases are handled through my reverb shop, where you’ll also find current availability and reviews.
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shipping
pedals are built in small batches and usually ship within a few days from the workshop.
delivery times depend on location and carrier.
all orders are tracked.
depending on where you are, import taxes or duties may apply.
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returns
returns and buyer protection are handled through reverb.
please refer to the listing for details before purchasing.
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power
use a proper 9v dc, centre negative, isolated power supply.
cheap or unregulated adapters often introduce noise or unstable behaviour.
this isn’t a fault of the pedal.
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availability
everything is built in small runs.
if something is sold out, the batch is gone.
there is no fixed release schedule.
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support
for questions, issues, or anything unclear, write to [email protected]
i’ll get back to you.
Contact
[email protected]
@monochromepedals