Damage Control Demonizer Tube Drive

A dual-12AX7 Class-A tube preamp/distortion pedal built to behave like a full amp head in a box — genuine tube gain stages, not a solid-state emulation. Two cascading 12AX7 stages drive real tube saturation and sustain, followed by a tube output stage voiced to deliver the feel of a cranked amp, not just the sound. Key features: Dual 12AX7 tubes, true Class-A analog signal path, high-voltage biasing (~250V) via the included regulated switching supply Bionic EQ: independent Pre and Post tone stacks — the Pre EQ shapes how hard the tubes get driven, the Post EQ (semi-parametric, 500Hz–2.2kHz scoop + ±20dB active treble) shapes the output character after distortion Analog opto-compressor ahead of the drive stage for touch-sensitive cleans through smooth, saturated high-gain tones Two channels (Engage / Nuclear boost), true bypass switching Direct recording output with a 14th-order analog cab-sim network, modeled on mic'd closed-back 4x12s — usable straight to a console or PA "Magic Eye" meter — a vacuum-fluorescent style output/performance indicator Cast aluminum chassis, metal knobs/switches, made in USA (original Damage Control run, pre-Strymon) Legend: Level, Drive, Opto Comp, Frequency, Boost, Scoop, Treble