superlunar sr-01 transistor-based analog saturation device

I don’t know about you all, but the look of a pedal is, a lot of the time, what draws me towards it initially. At first glance, today’s effect, the superlunar sr-01 transistor-based analog saturation device, made me instantly want to know more about it, and what sounds it could produce. Well, after further investigation, it sounds as good as it looks…if not better. Come along as we explore this magnificent machine, won’t you??

No more thin, wimpy fuzz. Inspired by the destructive crunch of a legendary “Black Panel” amp overdriven, the sr-01 is a fuzz pedal with a two-stage transistor circuit that goes from subtle overdrive to full-blown fuzz. The audio path features large capacitors that let all the low-end through, creating a thick, warm guitar sound.

The full-frequency circuit here blends a selection of silicon diodes that produce the kind of soft clipping that will make you forget about the germanium kind. You can also starve the second-stage transistor of power, resulting in a gated “velcro” fuzz tone. sr-01’s full sound is also perfect for bass, synths, and drum machines (see our demo below!). Run them through to add saturation, harmonics, compression, and dirt.

Features:
— boost, overdrive, distortion, fuzz circuit
— large capacitors for all the thickness
— fixed high-pass filter
— first-order low-pass filter
— designed for instrument and line-level
— 9V DC center negative
— true bypass

Loaded with lots of sonic options, applicable in many scenarios and aesthetically one of the coolest, slickest pedals I’ve ever come across, the superlunar sr-01 transistor-based analog saturation device exceeded all my expectations, and then some. I liked it so much I decided to do TWO demos: one with a guitar, one with the Korg Monotribe Analogue Ribbon Station, to showcase the sr-01’s prowess with drums. Be sure to visit the superlunar website for ordering and more info, this thing is simply amazing!!