[523] The Dirty Boost

Date: October 12th, 2009 | Comments : [2] | Categories: DIY.

The Dirty Boost pcb

If you are looking for a guitar signal booster that is not entirely clean and can add some grit to the sound, then you should consider the new Dirty Boost, which can be built on the AMZ Multi-Purpose pcb.

The circuit adds low level harmonics (predominantly even) to the boosted guitar signal. If you drive the booster hard enough, it will produce a mild overdrive effect with a range of harmonics.

Anyone who has already purchased the Multi-Purpose pcb can review the instructions page for the latest update with this new circuit.

 

[514] FV-1 module

Date: October 2nd, 2009 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

FV-1 moduleOCT Distribution has released a new module based on the FV-1 delay chip. It comes pre-programmed with 8 reverb and delay programs. This module would be easy to integrate into a guitar amp or even a pedal. Check it out:

OCT Distribution


 

[501] AMZ V-Dub pcb

Date: September 30th, 2009 | Comments : [3] | Categories: DIY.

V-dub pcb The AMZ V-Dub pc boards have arrived. This is an updated circuit for a 9v-to-18v converter that has more features and improved design. The old V-Dub articles can be found here and here.

Read more about the new circuit and order a board!


 

[497] Mu-Follower History

Date: September 13th, 2009 | Comments : [3] | Categories: DIY.

p-channel mu-follower

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[491] AMZ VST Distortion

Date: September 6th, 2009 | Comments : [6] | Categories: VST.

AMZ Rat VST plugin

The blue box in the image above is a beta version of a VST plugin that I developed, which is a model of the signal path of the Proco Rat distortion pedal.
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[488] Guitar Effects as Art

Date: August 15th, 2009 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

Be sure to check out the 50 interconnected guitar effects pedals in this art exhibit:

Rose Cypher AUAM09

 

[483] EH Silencer

Date: August 10th, 2009 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

I found a factory schematic of an ancient EH pedal called The Silencer. It has been in my old notebook of FX schematics since the 80s. I scanned the page and put it in the schematics archive. Go to the AMZ home page for the link:

AMZ Home Page

I don’t know what the part number is for the jfet. Note that this is a buffered bypass pedal.

 

[481] AMZ Fuzz Box

Date: August 9th, 2009 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

Multipurpose Opamp PCBWhile reviewing some very old schematics in a notebook I found stored in a box in my barn, I realized that the new multi-purpose opamp pc board could be used to make a fuzz box with many of the characteristics of the old MXR Distortion Plus, or the EH Muff Fuzz. I have now added the parts list and schematic to the info that is sent to everyone who orders one of these boards:

Multi-Purpose Opamp PCB


 

[471] Guitar Direct Box

Date: July 30th, 2009 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

Multipurpose Opamp PCBThe new AMZ Multi-Purpose Opamp pc board can be used to build one of several projects, including a guitar direct box. Read more about this versatile pc board and the projects that are available for it:

Multi-Purpose Opamp PCB


 

[443] AMZ Guestbook

Date: May 27th, 2009 | Comments : none | Categories: DIY.

While doing some clean up work on this site, I happened to look at the old AMZ Guestbook, which preceded this blog. Some of the links that were posted there are dead but there are plenty of interesting and informative items still available. It would be worth your time to look through this archive of information.

AMZ Guestbook

Enjoy!