Canadian effects manufacturer Audiofab has unveiled two exciting new additions to its pedal lineup: the Chonky Boi distortion pedal and the Elektra Amanto flanger pedal. These pedals cater to guitarists seeking vintage-inspired tones and modern features for sculpting their sound.
Chonky Boi: Dial in Your Dream Distortion
The Chonky Boi lives up to its name, offering a versatile range of distortion flavors. This pedal equips you with everything you need to push your sound into the heavy zone from light overdrive to a full-on, growling roar.
Key controls on the Chonky Boi include:
- Chonk: This knob is the heart of the pedal, controlling the amount of distortion. Crank it up for maximum fuzz, or dial it back for a touch of grit.
- Heft: Tailor your output level with this control. Combine it with the Scratch switch to overdrive your amp and unleash even more distortion.
- Purr: Shape your tonal character with the Purr knob. Dial in the perfect amount of high-end cut, from bright and biting to warm and smooth.
- Scratch: Select your clipping character with the three-way Scratch switch. Choose from germanium diodes for a vintage, smooth breakup, silicon diodes for a tighter, more modern sound, or LEDs for a transparent overdrive with enhanced clarity. Higher settings on the Scratch knob increase the output level, which is perfect for pushing your amp and creating rich, saturated tones.
Elektra Amanto: Capture the Essence of Classic Flange
The Elektra Amanto honors the legendary flanger tones that guitarists like Andy Summers and David Gilmour popularized. This pedal boasts a wide sweep range to create iconic swirling, jet-plane textures.
However, the Elektra Amanto goes beyond mere emulation, offering modern features for nuanced control and sonic exploration.
Here’s what makes the Elektra Amanto stand out:
- True bypass switching ensures your signal remains pristine when the pedal is off.
- Ultra-low noise and no volume drop guarantee a transparent and consistent sonic experience.
- Wide sweep design delivers classic, expansive flanger effects.
- High-quality components like switches, jacks, and potentiometers offer reliable performance and long-lasting durability.
- A bi-colour LED indicator visually displays the sweep rate of the low-frequency oscillator (LFO) for easy control.
- The compact and rugged aluminum enclosure is built to withstand the rigors of gigging and travel.
Intuitive Controls for Flange Finesse:
The Elektra Amanto features a user-friendly control set, allowing you to explore a vast spectrum of flanger effects:
- Rate: Adjust the speed of the flanger sweep for subtle warbles or intense, seasick-inducing oscillations.
- Range: Control the depth of the flanging effect, from mild undulations to dramatic sweeps.
- Color: This knob shapes the overall tonal character of the flanger, from crisp and clear to warm and thick.
- Matrix/Flange Switch: Select classic flanger sounds and a more modern, shimmering “matrix” effect.
Affordable Tone for All Guitarists:
The Chonky Boi and the Elektra Amanto are available directly from Audiofab or Reverb.com. The Chonky Boi is priced at $CA179 (approximately $137 USD), while the Elektra Amanto comes in at $CA279 (approximately $213 USD). These price points make them accessible options for guitarists of all levels.
Looking to add some serious distortion or classic flange to your sonic arsenal? Look no further than the Audiofab Chonky Boi and Elektra Amanto pedals. Visit the Audiofab website (audiofab.com) to learn more and find a dealer near you.
