If Mosferatwo delivered amp-like overdrive and Tri-Hormonic Phalanx expanded into multistage harmonic distortion, then Mo(s)ghoul takes things into high-gain territory, pushing MOSFET saturation to the extreme.

Designed to be brutal yet dynamic, Mo(s)ghoul doesn’t rely on traditional clipping diodes or external soft-clipping elements. Instead, it stacks multiple MOSFET gain stages in series, progressively increasing saturation while maintaining a responsive, amp-like feel.

Let’s break down how it works.

Stacked MOSFET Gain Stages – Progressive Saturation

Unlike typical distortion pedals that achieve clipping through a single stage or diode-based soft clipping, Mo(s)ghoul builds distortion naturally through four cascading MOSFET gain stages. Each stage adds more gain, harmonics, and saturation, with the final stages delivering fully saturated, thick distortion.

Gain Stages Breakdown

• Stage 1 – Mild gain boost with subtle grit.
• Stage 2 – Increased gain, beginning to compress and saturate.
• Stage 3 – Rich saturation with natural MOSFET clipping.
• Stage 4 – Maximum gain, adding sustain and density to the tone.

The result? Organic, amp-like distortion that dynamically responds to your playing. Lower your guitar’s volume, and it cleans up—push it, and it roars.

Passive EQ – Shaping the Final Tone

Mo(s)ghoul’s three-band EQ is passive, meaning it shapes rather than boosts frequencies. Positioned after the main gain stages, this EQ allows you to sculpt the final tone while preserving the pedal’s organic response.

• Lows – Controls the amount of low-end presence, from tight and punchy to thick and heavy.

• Mids – Adjusts the midrange, letting you emphasize or scoop the crucial mid frequencies.

• Highs – Dials in the treble response, from smooth and dark to sharp and aggressive.

Since this is a passive tone stack, the controls work by cutting frequencies rather than boosting them, interacting naturally with the gain structure rather than overpowering it.

Final Gain Stage and Output Control

Once the signal is shaped, it passes through the final gain stage, ensuring consistency and proper output levels. The Level control sets the overall volume, allowing you to match it to your amp or use it as a high-gain preamp boost.

Because Mo(s)ghoul does not use clipping diodes, the clipping is entirely MOSFET-driven, giving it a more natural, tube-like breakup that responds dynamically to your guitar and playing style.

A Distortion Pedal Unlike Any Other

Mo(s)ghoul is not just another distortion pedal. It’s a MOSFET-based high-gain machine that progressively builds up natural saturation through stacked gain stages, rather than forcing it through artificial clipping elements. The passive EQ offers broad tonal control without interfering with the organic character of the distortion.

The result? A dynamic, touch-sensitive distortion pedal that can go from crunchy overdrive to massive, high-gain fury—all while keeping the responsive, amp-like character of MOSFET transistors.

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