Walrus Audio Eras Five-State Distortion – Transparent Red

The Walrus Audio Eras Five-State Distortion is a no apologies, high-gain distortion pedal that’s ready to chug, shred, and palm mute with a tight response and multiple clipping options. It is engineered to deliver a diverse world of speaker-ripping sounds, spanning all eras of high-gain from classic rock to modern metal. The pedal is characterized by its five-position rotary knob, which unlocks five unique distortion states, allowing you to dial in specific styles from tight, responsive palm mutes to huge chords. The stunning Transparent Red enclosure, featuring artwork of a stoic four-horned, winged bull, ensures this pedal is a standout piece on any pedalboard.

Key Features:

• Five-State Distortion Rotary Control: Offers five distinct “flavors” of high-gain clipping via a five-position rotary knob, covering a vast universe of distortion effects.
• Versatile High-Gain: Ready to chug, shred, and palm mute with a tight response and multiple clipping options.
• Mode I (Tight/LED): Tight mode with a slight mid-cut, LED hard clipping, and internal volume control. Provides the fastest response, great for palm muting.
• Mode II (Tight/Silicon): Tight mode with a slight mid-cut and silicon hard clipping. Delivers a smooth sound with added compression.
• Mode III (Tight/Dual Clipping): Dual clipping mode with a slight mid-cut and both silicon and LED hard clipping. Offers a rich & full sound with added sustain.
• Mode IV (Rhythm/LED): Rhythm mode with a deeper mid-cut, LED hard clipping, and internal volume control. Features scooped mids and a tight response.
• Mode V (Rhythm/Silicon): Rhythm mode with a deeper mid-cut and silicon hard clipping. Provides a rhythmic, warm, and full tone.
• Blend Control: Use at max for a full distortion onslaught or roll back to mix your dry signal with the distortion, or creatively stack and mix other dirt pedals placed in front of Eras. Great for bassists who want to blend in their dry signal.
• 2-Band EQ (Bass & Treble): Boost/Cut EQ controls to help dynamically shape your distorted signal, allowing you to sharpen every edge and deepen any punch.
• True Bypass: Maintains signal integrity when the pedal is not in use.
• Gain & Volume Controls: Standard controls for maximum/minimum distortion preferences and output level.
• Power Requirements: Requires 9V DC, center negative, 100mA minimum (power supply sold separately). The use of an isolated power supply is recommended.

The Walrus Audio Eras Five-State Distortion redefines high-gain versatility for guitar and bass. The combination of five unique clipping modes and the powerful blend knob offers near-infinite distortion sounds, making it ready for just about any amp and guitar combination. The innovative Boost/Cut EQ and blend features give you the power to sculpt sounds and tones you’ve never before been able to achieve, delivering a diverse world of speaker-ripping tones that exemplify **Walrus Audio**'s commitment to cutting-edge gain.

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