
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.
OCT 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
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!

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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Be sure to check out the 50 interconnected guitar effects pedals in this art exhibit:
Rose Cypher AUAM09
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.
While 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
The 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
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!