Catalinbread Unveils Cold One: The '90s Dirt Pedal
Catalinbread's Cold One is a three-in-one distortion, fuzz, and glitch pedal inspired by the '90s DOD Punkifier. Features active tone control and 9V/18V operation
Premium guitar effects manufacturer Catalinbread has expanded its boutique lineup with the Cold One, an ambitious three-in-one distortion, fuzz, and glitch pedal designed to give guitarists and bassists unprecedented sonic versatility.
Inspired by the legendary, cult-classic DOD Punkifier—a mid-1990s dirt box famously weaponized by Blur guitarist Graham Coxon. The Cold One revamps a classic tone engine with modern enhancements, expanded dynamic control, and lush tonal architecture.
Three Distinct Circuits in One Stompbox
At the heart of the Cold One is a multi-engine gain system that seamlessly transitions between crunch, heavy saturation, and chaotic octave-like textures. Guitarists can run each circuit independently or blend them together for complex, multi-layered gain staging.
Key features and controls include:
- Slam (Distortion Gain): Delivers everything from amp-like low-gain grit to thick, wall-of-sound distortion. On low settings, it doubles as a clean channel, allowing bassists to utilize the pedal as a clean-blend distortion unit.
- Glitch Control: A major addition over the original circuit, this knob blends between default fuzz and a wild, arpeggiating glitch tone, perfect for lead lines and experimental textures.
- Punk (Fuzz/Distortion Blend): Allows players to dial in the ideal ratio between fuzz bite and distortion punch.
- Spikes (Active Tone Control): An active frequency EQ that enhances treble sharpness and clarity without cutting low-end warmth or body.
- Menace (Volume): Master output control with high headroom.
Road-Ready Versatility and Headroom
Built for seamless pedalboard integration, the Cold One features high-quality input and output buffers to preserve signal integrity across long cable runs or complex effect chains.
The unit also runs on standard 9V power or can be scaled up to 18V for more dynamic headroom, greater clarity, and maximum roar.
If you're looking to recreate iconic '90s Britpop grit, generate shimmering synth-like fuzz textures, or craft original heavy riffs during late-night jam sessions, the Catalinbread Cold One offers total refreshment for tone purists and experimentalists alike.
Availability
The Catalinbread Cold One is available now directly through the official Catalinbread website and authorized guitar gear retailers worldwide.
- +Three distinct circuits blendable together
- +Active tone control preserves low-end warmth
- +High-headroom 18V operation option
- +Dual-purpose as clean-blend distortion for bass
- +Glitch mode for experimental textures
What is the Catalinbread Cold One inspired by?
The Cold One is inspired by the legendary DOD Punkifier, a mid-1990s distortion pedal famously used by Blur's Graham Coxon on the solo for 'Coffee & TV'. It revamps that classic tone engine with modern enhancements and expanded dynamic control.
What are the main controls on the Cold One?
The Cold One features Slam (distortion gain), Glitch (fuzz-to-glitch blend), Punk (fuzz/distortion balance), Spikes (active tone control), and Menace (volume). It can run on 9V or 18V power for increased headroom and clarity.
Can the Cold One be used for bass?
Yes. The Slam control can operate as a clean channel on low settings, allowing bassists to use the Cold One as a clean-blend distortion unit or explore its three-circuit gain staging for versatile bass tones.
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