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RAT-Style Distortion
It should come as no surprise that EarthQuaker Devices’s aesthetic dabbles into the occult from time to time, and the brand’s collaboration with Sunn O))) cemented that fact. The pedal, dubbed “Life Pedal” in conjunction with the release of Sunn O)))’s Life Metal features a presentation like not much else,…Click on the title for more
EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal V3
The Crazy Tube Circuits Motherload is an intriguing take on the hybrid distortion/fuzz pedal that borrows from two iconic circuits (the Muff and the Rat) to offer at once some old and new sonic flavors. This is not a dual-channel pedal, but rather a one-channel dirtbox with a range of voices.…Click on the title for more
Crazy Tube Circuits Motherload Drive
The Oneder Effects Red Ryder is a RAT-inspired, made-in-Michigan distortion pedal with a few tricks up its sleeve. Hosting the LM308 chip found in the vintage RAT pedals, its compact case sports a series of controls that allow expanding the venerable distortion's tone in various ways. The pedal has a…Click on the title for more
Oneder Effects Red Ryder Distortion
We had the pleasure to host Texan pedal builder Frost Giant Electronics at our NAMM 2020 Stompbox Booth, and we are therefore excited to see it get some coverage on YouTube. The Mountain V2 is a Rat-inspired pedal that can deliver many flavors of distortion, from overdrive to fuzz, thanks…Click on the title for more
Frost Giant Electronics The Mountain V2
The Summer School Science Fair is an overdrive-distortion pedal based on a simple but innovative idea: you've got a RAT-stile distortion (black knobs) and a TS-style overdrive (green knobs) in parallel, and two extra knobs to control for master volume and bland control. Each gain channel has a knob for…Click on the title for more
Summer School Science Fair
The Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive is a modern take on the late 70's White Label bud box Rat, updated with quality modern components like tantalum caps, metal film resistors, and a socketed *vintage 60's NOS UA308. The main advantage of this box, according to the builder is the following: ...when…Click on the title for more
Nocturne Brain Marquesan Drive
ProCo's family of RATs has just birthed a lil' one! The Lil' Rat is a miniature version of their recent RAT 2, with the same circuit and the same components, although - due to its dimensions - we can expect a lack of 9v battery compartment. The Proco Lil' RAT…Click on the title for more
Lil’ RAT Distortion
The Fuzzlord Drone Master is a brutal high gain machine that takes the RAT and adds two toggles for more tonal versatility. The left switch controls a mid-scoop or boost while the right switch allows for silicon diode clipping or a much louder and compressed LED clipping mode. We added…Click on the title for more
Fuzzlord Drone Master Distortion
Using the coveted LM308 chip, the Jam Pedals Rattler delivers dialed-in, refined RAT tones in a boutique construction with hand-painted graphics. In 2021, the Rattler was the victor of the Andertons TV blind RAT shootout! This pedal made Delicious Audio's list of the best RAT-style distortions! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_ahaRpxqp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QaLRY_cbcE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEGpXnF6Uwo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXeeR5B5Ofc&t=651s…Click on the title for more
Jam Pedals Rattler RAT-style Distortion
The Blurry is a limited edition pedal with a particular story that was highlighted by the JHS Show in their "Best of 2022" episode. It now sells for around $500 used on Reverb.com. Commissioned by Berlin-based cult electronic artist RIP Swirl to a product design studio called Boost (which has…Click on the title for more
Boost Blurry RAT-Style Filter Distortion
With its origins dating back to 1978, the RAT is one of those simple yet unique pedals that are at once legendary, widespread, and affordable. There have been many different variations of the circuit from the original builder, Pro Co, but overall, the line has remained fairly true to the…Click on the title for more
RAT Pedals and Best RAT Clones in 2023 | A Buyer’s Guide
At Summer NAMM 2019, Greer Amps unveiled a new chapter in their dirt box saga: the Gorilla Warfare MkII is an updated version of their Rat-inspired distortion, an "angry, aggressive, larger-than-life and not-holding-back version of the old familiar circuit." Nick Greer is a well-respected pedal and amp designer, so you…Click on the title for more
Greer Amps Gorrilla Warfare MkII
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