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Input
The station that you will most likely want to activate first is the input controller. Just like with
a genuine guitar or bass setup, it's important to ensure the highest possible input level, in
order to work optimally. This is even more important for distorted sounds and natural high-
gain playing styles. Use metering for this, too.
As required, activate the noise gate and adjust it so that it lightly suppresses the input
signal during pauses in playing. VANDAL does not cut the input on classic gates too hard,
but rather regulates them finely via the signal energy beginning at the highs (where noise is
most audible).
Stomp boxes
The real world has produced a series of effect devices popular with guitarists and bassists
in the "stomp box" format. We've also included a rich palette of these devices. VANDAL
includes for "stomp slots" for use with effects equipped from the list. The signal flow within
this chain runs from left to right.
A lot of stomps may already be familiar to you... We have recreated several realistic models
in terms of sound. Others have been created from the ground up for experimentation.
The selection of existing stomps is constantly being developed.
Since all of the controls are self-explanatory, we won't describe them here.
Overdrive/Distortion
• La Crema: Inspired by the world's most famous distortion pedal: the Ibanez Tube
Screamer. La Crema offers soft musical overdrive sounds for solo parts, or simply to
provide the amp with a prepped, contoured signal.
• Halvar: This blue Scandinavian is an outspoken fellow and an hommage to Yngwie J.
Malmsteen and his tendency for DOD distortion pedals. Halvar tidies up nicely in the
bass range, and it's outstanding for shredding and styles of play where crystal-clear
response without any bassy noise is important.
• Hellfire: Welcome to guitar hell! This pedal will roast everything, delivers gain until the
cows come home, basses from the pit, cutting highs, and easily creates the typical
"scooped" sound of popular metal bands.
• Fuzz: "I can't get no (Satisfaction)", "Foxy Lady"; that says it all.