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#31

Open Discussion / I got a review by Premier Guit...

Last post by LaceSensor - March 08, 2026, 04:30:30 PM

Hi

Kinda wierd, not sure why I am sharing this, but this was a boost for me at a low point.
I was asked to submit this pedal for a review, I didnt chase them, which was suprising. I am naively navigating this world, and assumed you had to have "connections" or bribe someone for such articles...

Anyway, I was also beyond chuffed with the scores across the board. It is somewhat validating for me at a time right now when I am trying to do something new with my life.

Cheers
Ian

https://www.premierguitar.com/reviews/pedals/gigahearts-hyper-soup-review

#32

Open Discussion / Re: Craziest request I ever re...

Last post by LaceSensor - March 08, 2026, 04:28:41 PM

This was mine. It seems like a lifetime ago. The video is a bit long but it was a fun build.

crazy build

thats mental.

#33

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by madbean - March 08, 2026, 12:18:17 AM

The VFE MCU have been delayed a couple weeks, no reason given. So, I'll just not worry about those and get everything else out.

#34

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by pbrommer1 - March 07, 2026, 06:01:13 PM

Do I need to put more PCB projects in my to do pile? Nope

Will I inevitably put 2-3 in said pile? Yep

#35

General Questions / Re: 1N34A germanium diode

Last post by madbean - March 07, 2026, 02:00:37 PM

BAT41 have a slightly higher forward voltage than 1n34a. You might try BAT46 instead.

#36

General Questions / 1N34A germanium diode

Last post by garfo - March 07, 2026, 08:03:22 AM

I'm looking for a reliable 1N34A germanium diode replacement to use on the Low Rider analogue octave down project. I did some search and perhaps the BAT46 would work well on this design?

I am looking for something that is readily available.

#37

General Questions / Re: Pearl Octaver and Boss OC-...

Last post by garfo - March 05, 2026, 08:28:57 AM

Both the Boss OC-2 and Pearl Octaver (Low Rider) have identical single Jfet input stages followed by an opamp gain stage.

The question is, are these single jfet inputs even necessary or are they a leftover from the original bypassing mechanism? It seems like the pedal should work exactly the same if the jfet stage was left out, or am I wrong?

Input buffers. They are usually skipped when building "replicas".


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Right, that is what I thought but the Low Rider keeps this input stage.

#38

General Questions / Re: Pearl Octaver and Boss OC-...

Last post by jimilee - March 05, 2026, 02:42:04 AM

Both the Boss OC-2 and Pearl Octaver (Low Rider) have identical single Jfet input stages followed by an opamp gain stage.

The question is, are these single jfet inputs even necessary or are they a leftover from the original bypassing mechanism? It seems like the pedal should work exactly the same if the jfet stage was left out, or am I wrong?

Input buffers. They are usually skipped when building "replicas".


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#39

General Questions / Pearl Octaver and Boss OC-2 jf...

Last post by garfo - March 04, 2026, 10:25:13 PM

Both the Boss OC-2 and Pearl Octaver (Low Rider) have identical single Jfet input stages followed by an opamp gain stage.

The question is, are these single jfet inputs even necessary or are they a leftover from the original bypassing mechanism? It seems like the pedal should work exactly the same if the jfet stage was left out, or am I wrong?

#40

Global Annoucements / Re: Jan 2026 restocks

Last post by jimilee - March 04, 2026, 04:35:06 PM

Right around March 10th or sooner. I've also got restocks coming at the same time including all the VFE projects. There's another 10 or so projects that will drop soon after that, too.

Woohoo!!!


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