The Schaffer Replica® - Storm

The Storm features a 100% analog signal path that is nearly identical to our EX Tower that has quite literally taken the guitar industry by storm, hence the name. It perfectly captures our signature “Schaffer Sound” voicing and offers five interactive circuits capable of generating a plethora of tones for every guitar configuration and genre of music. 

These interactive Optical Limiter, EQ Expander, Harmonic Clipping Circuit, Clean Boost and Industry's best Line buffer were reverse-engineered from the original Schaffer-Vega Diversity System wireless units used by nearly every legendary guitarist throughout the 70s and 80s. Our modern reproduction of this circuit has quickly become the secret weapon for some of the most influential guitarists today.

FEATURES

• GAIN knob controls our signature clipping circuit that bumps the crucial low-mid frequencies responsible for giving live instruments punch and making them stand out in the mix (think Angus Young guitar tone).

• BOOST knob controls a powerful pre-amp capable of delivering a whopping 31db of clean boost. This analog boost is perfect for making lead parts stand out, adding fullness to the signal going into the front end of your amplifier or pushing it into oblivion!

• LIMITER knob controls Ken Schaffer’s signature Opto-Isolator limiter. This optical analog circuit naturally limits the audio signal going into the pedal's circuitry (unlike the complimentary compander circuit which smooths out amplitude after the signal reaches its peak). Limiting is commonly used by mastering engineers to transparently raise overall level, without the risk of clipping and distortion generally associated with gain increases. Sensitivity of this effect may be fine tuned for different output pickups or to give your instrument an open or percussive attack. 

SPECIFICATIONS

• 100% Analog Circuitry
• Commercial Grade PCB
• Heavy Duty True Bypass Footswitch
• Blue LED when effect is engaged
• Neutrik Jacks
• Power Requirements: 9-12vDC (-) Power Supply - No battery
• Enclosure Dimensions: 4.69” D x 2.52” W x 1.57” H
• Made in USA

Power supply sold separately

Winner of August 2018 Guitar Player Magazine Editor's Pick!

ARTISTS

Emphatic SoloDallas users include legendary guitarists Keith Urban, John Mayer, Keith Richards, Ron Wood, Tony Iommi, Chris Stein, Doug Aldrich, Richard Fortus (GnR), Jared James Nichols, Joe Bonamassa, Coco Montoya, Dave Mustaine, Neal Schon, Billie Joe Armstrong, and Angus Young. Iconic bassists include Pino Palladino, Billy Sheehan, Rudy Sarzo. Keyboard master Derek Sherinian swears by it on organs and synths too. 

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