DSM Humboldt Black Clouds Distortion Pedal

A high-gain storm is surely brewing: DSM Humboldt’s Black Clouds was designed to be the ultimate high-gain distortion pedal, packed to the brim with versatile EQ and boost options. The core of this 2-piece pedal is the ultra-high-gain distortion section — featuring three flexible modes and a full 3-band EQ — that unlocks an endless assortment of metal-tinged possibilities, from brutal breakdowns to tones that dive down to the depths of djent-y mayhem. Moreover, the Black Clouds also boasts a secondary footswitch to access this pedal’s powerful Master Boost section, with up to 20dB of gain available even when bypassing the distortion side. Best of all, the mighty 3-way X-Gate switch enables the Black Clouds’ built-in noise gate for squeal-free tones on even the most saturated settings. Add in the flexible Pre-preamp Boost and Tone controls, and the DSM Humboldt Black Clouds represents a crushing evolution in the world of high-gain guitar pedals!

The X-Gate

Black Clouds is an unapologetically high-gain piece of kit; of course, where there is gain, there is often unwanted noise. Thankfully, DSM Humboldt built a noise gate straight into the Black Clouds with a 3-way switch that toggles three settings: Off, Both, and Boost. The more metal-inclined guitarists will love how fast and tight this gate’s response is, and it’s also simple to use. Switch over to your preferred setting and start chugging — no knob-twiddling required.

A Trio of Modes

To accommodate everyone from classic guitar-into-amp players to modern modeling maestros, the Black Clouds boasts three different modes of operation.

Normal: The simplest of the Black Clouds’ modes, this setting is ideal for guitarists utilizing a traditional amplifier setup.
Preamp: This mode is fine-tuned by DSM Humboldt to excel with guitarists running into IRs, power amps, or digital modeling systems. It sports a sharper, brighter tone to cut through any mix.
Mid Boost: Sometimes, your lead tones just need a little extra girth. Mid Boost cranks up your signal’s midrange for a fuller, meatier feel.

DSM Humboldt Black Clouds Distortion Pedal Features:

The ultimate high-gain lead guitar pedal, with a plethora of additional EQ and boost options
3 different modes of operation to adapt to a wide variety of configurations: Normal, Preamp, and Mid Boost
Built-in X-Gate noise gate keeps your signal clean and clear when you’re not playing
Full 3-band EQ to sculpt every facet of your sound
Exceptionally broad range of gain on tap, from a slightly boosted sound to brutal djent tones
Master Boost gives you up to 20dB of clean boost that can be added to your signal even when the pedal is disengaged
Pre Tone control allows you to quickly achieve a consistent response across drastically different pickup configurations
Pre Boost adds up to 30dB of gain before the preamp circuit while simultaneously enhancing your definition and midrange response

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DSM Humboldt Black Clouds Distortion Pedal Specifications

DSM Humboldt Black Clouds Distortion Pedal Specifications
Product Specifications	Knobs: Master Boost, Level, Gain, Pre Boost, Treble, Mid, Bass, Pre Tone Switches: Bypass, Boost, Mode (Normal / Preamp / Mid Boost), X‑Gate (Off / Both / Boost) Inputs: Instrument Input, 9 VDC Outputs: Output Voltage: 9–18V DC, Center Negative