Discover a carefully curated Full Pack of compressor, boost, and overdrive pedals spanning Japan, Sri Lanka, and China from the 1980s to the 2020s. This collection showcases the evolution of analog and hybrid pedal designs, highlighting how different countries interpreted similar sonic concepts. From cult Japanese overdrives to modern Chinese clones, each unit brings a unique tonal personality while sharing roots in classic pedal architectures. Players will appreciate the subtle differences in response, dynamics, and feel across these decades and regions.
This pack features:
Arion MTE-1 Tubulator (Japan, 1980s) – Cult overdrive inspired by the Ibanez Tube Screamer family. Three NAM captures: Boost, Drive, and Full Drive, recorded via a Matribox II DI for detailed harmonic texture. Level set at 5, Tone around 7
Guyatone PS-025 Touch Overdrive (Japan, 1980s) – Analog overdrive with touch-sensitive dynamics. Single NAM capture, all knobs at 7, delivering punchy, garage-rock tones that respond naturally to picking intensity
Joyo King of Kings (China, 2020s) – Dual-channel boost and overdrive inspired by Analogman King of Tone. Three NAM captures: Channel A, Channel B, and AB, recorded through a tube preamp for natural warmth and harmonic richness
Dinosaur DCP-1 Compressor (China, 1990s) – Aria Pro II CP-1 and Boss CS-style compression with smooth, musical dynamics. Single NAM capture, all knobs at 5, recorded via tube preamp stage for warmth and harmonic detail
Each pedal has its own dedicated page on Tone3000, allowing the curious and attentive player to explore detailed captures, historical notes, and technical specifications. You can dive deeper into each device to fully appreciate its nuances and discover all available NAM files.
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