Dirty Sock Effects Black One

Based on the infamous ‘life’ circuit, the Black One V1.5 takes this concept further, with a completely redesigned circuit, for a greater breadth of tonal variety and lower noise, while keeping with the original concept of an all-in-one distortion/fuzz box, with a boost that will destroy the clean headroom of even the most stubborn amplifier.

The improvements start with a completely overhauled analog octave-up section. This octave is spittier and fuzzier than the original and pairs perfectly with the rat-style distortion placed after it. It uses hand-matched NOS germanium diodes paired with modern silicon transistors. The ‘octave’ control blends in the octave as you turn it up and can take you from mild octave-up tones to total “end of the world” octave-up fuzz.

The distortion segment (mass) stays true to the original 80's ‘white logo’ circuit, with some modern updates, including improved buffer circuitry, and the addition of a clipping selector. The clipping switch allows for stock (symmetrical) clipping, op-amp clipping (loud!), and asymmetrical clipping. Different settings change the distortion characteristic of the whole circuit, so choose wisely!

Rounding out the circuit is a foot-switchable JFET booster stage that will deliver more than enough gain to push any amp into natural distortion. Use it to push the front end of your amp or as a subtle clean boost for a little extra level – the choice is yours!

Controls:
Deformation – Controls the amount of distortion, clockwise for more
Refine – Low pass filter, at minimum, there is no filtering. Turn it up to cut treble.
Mass – Output level for the octave/distortion side.
Weight – Output level for the booster, turn it up to shake the walls ;)
Octave – Blends in octave as you turn it up. Counterclockwise = No octave, Clockwise = 100% octave mayhem
Clipping Switch:
-Up = Asymmetrical clipping; less compressed, smoother clipping.
-Middle = No diodes; loud, uncompressed, op-amp distortion
-Down = Symmetrical clipping; classic compressed distortion
Left footswitch (Weight) – Activates the boost
Right Footswitch (Mass)– Activates the octave distortion

Power:
The Black One takes standard (boss style) 9VDC centre negative power, with a 2.1mm barrel. Do not run it on anything else!

All Dirty Sock Effects have a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects and normal wear and tear. If it breaks, we will fix it.

Warranty & Returns

All New products are covered by the manufacturers new warranty. Please check their website for the length of warranty and warranty conditions. If an item you receive is faulty get in touch with us ASAP. Second Hand products come with a 4 week warranty from us. If there is an issue let us know ASAP! This covers normal use and does not cover accidental damage, misuse, wrong power plugged into it, modding, water damage or any other damage caused by mistreatment. Just treat it nice and all will be good!

Shipping

We send A LOT of packages every week so don't worry about the shipping side of things!

We've never lost a thing and your awesome new gear will be packed up really well to avoid any damage in transit.

If your order comes in before 2pm we will ship it same day. Most of the time we pack things up all the way to 4pm so just call if you need it to leave same day after 2pm.

We ship mainly with Australia Post but may use a courier depending on location and size of the package.

Free Post ships with Australia Post standard and expected shipping times are between 4-6 business days depending on location. It will be longer to outside of metro and rural areas.

Express Post will usually be with you next business day in metro areas of QLD, NSW, SA, VIC and TAS. WA will take 2 days to metro and extra days after that to out side metro and rural areas.

Everything we ship has a tracking number with the exception of some power cables and smaller envelope packages. You will be emailed tracking once your order has been shipped!