A Pedal Designed for Balance
The Tri-Hormonic Phalanx is a pedal born from the idea of balance, not just in design but in sound. My goal was to create something versatile, expressive, and unique—a pedal that could be tailored to the player’s exact needs while offering tones that feel alive and full of character. More importantly, it was designed to complement and enhance other pedals in the chain, ensuring they reach their full potential.
Triple-Band Architecture: A New Approach
At the core of the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx is its triple-band architecture, designed to run three parallel stages independently. Each stage is centered on a specific frequency range: lows, mids, and highs. What makes this approach so exciting is the ability to treat each band differently. You’re not limited to a single tonal profile—you can shape each stage individually, mixing clean and harmonically rich tones in endless combinations.
Endless Tonal Possibilities
This parallel structure opens up a world of possibilities. Imagine keeping the mids clean and articulate to preserve clarity while adding thick, harmonically rich saturation to the low end for a solid foundation. Or, push the highs into a searing presence while keeping the rest of your signal warm and smooth. You can even use it as a clean boost across all bands, dialing in subtle tonal enhancements to bring out the best in your instrument and rig.
Fine-Tuned Control for Maximum Versatility
Each stage has its own volume control, allowing you to blend the three bands to taste. This flexibility transforms the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx from a simple boost pedal into a powerful tone-shaping tool. Whether you’re sculpting tight, focused frequencies or building a massive, textured sound, the pedal adapts to your creative vision.
Designed to Be First in the Signal Chain
The Tri-Hormonic Phalanx was intentionally designed to be placed first in the signal chain, directly after the guitar and before any other pedals. By doing so, it refines your instrument’s natural tone before it interacts with overdrive, distortion, or modulation effects, ensuring a strong foundation for all subsequent processing. Placing it at the beginning allows your other pedals to shine, enhancing clarity, dynamics, and response across your entire rig.
Clean Boost or Layered Saturation? You Decide.
When used as a clean boost, the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx highlights your playing with a natural presence. It doesn’t overwhelm your tone; it amplifies it, adding depth and clarity. But the real magic happens when you explore its potential for layered harmonics. By tweaking the individual levels, you can create complex harmonic textures that feel organic and dynamic. From smooth tonal enhancement to rich, harmonically intense textures, the pedal responds to your touch, giving you full control over your sound.
A Pedal That Reacts to You
What sets the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx apart is its ability to interact with the player. It’s not just a tool; it’s a partner in creativity. The parallel architecture invites experimentation, allowing you to find tones that feel personal and inspiring. Whether you’re crafting tight, percussive rhythms or sprawling, atmospheric leads, this pedal encourages you to push boundaries and explore new possibilities.
Your Sonic Landscape Awaits
With the Tri-Hormonic Phalanx, you’re not just adjusting settings—you’re shaping your own sonic landscape. Whether you want clean, clear mids cutting through a harmonically rich low-end foundation or shimmering highs atop a warm, defined body, this pedal empowers you to create. It’s more than a boost pedal—it’s a universe of sound waiting to be explored.
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