DIY

Development, DIY, slideshow

PControl Modular – The next generation DIY looper

Posted on 25 November, 201410 December, 2014 by TH custom effects

25
Nov

Since I have discontinued the PControl Looper I have received so many requests to as when the new PControl will be available that I cannot count them. Here is the documentation of the development of the new device and my thoughts – based on a lot of feedback and wishes I have received since I […]

Continue reading →

U-Boat V1.5 – Suboctaver

Posted on 6 November, 20149 July, 2015 by TH custom effects

06
Nov

[wpdm_file id=67] Sub-Octave-Effect based on Merlin Blencowe’s circuit. Most of the Sub-Octave effects today (if we talk analog here) are based on the Boss(TM) OC2 circuit. Merlin has digged up another method to generate an octave effect and designed a nice circuit around it. Learn more here: http://www.valvewizard.co.uk/uboat.html This circuit has a few changes to […]

Continue reading →

DIY, slideshow

Dr. Phil Compressor – DIY

Posted on 6 October, 20146 October, 2014 by TH custom effects

06
Oct

[wpdm_file id=61] This is a well known circuit which features a versatile compressor together with a nice dirt section. The optical compressor circuit can be blended in with the original signal. The compressed signal can additionally be blended with its overdriven signal. Some words about the controls: There are mixed reactions when people are confronted […]

Continue reading →

DIY

Rotary encoder displays

Posted on 3 September, 20143 September, 2014 by TH custom effects

03
Sep

[wpdm_file id=59] Sooner or later there will be a project wich uses rotary encoders and LEDs. I created these two units to test out the possibilities. These are great circuits to be used on breadboard or as a building block in an enclosure. Here are some demo videos of the working units: (It is up […]

Continue reading →

DIY, slideshow

ROG Ginger V1.0 – DIY

Posted on 19 April, 201419 April, 2014 by TH custom effects

19
Apr

[wpdm_file id=53] This is my PCB for runoffgroove’s Ginger bass amp emulation. Here is the link to ROGs project and their soundfiles. The Ginger is modelled after an Ampgeg SB-12 Portaflex bass amp. Board mounted pots can be used to make the build easier. PCBs based on runoffgroove circuits purchased from TH custom effects are intended for DIY […]

Continue reading →

DIY

3PDT wiring board

Posted on 31 March, 201422 July, 2015 by TH custom effects

31
Mar

[wpdm_file id=52] Out of my daily building practice I have released my 3PDT PCB to the DIY community.With building pedals there is the need to used 3PDT switches for True-Bypass wiring. Just new: the 1590A version. Considering the tight and different layout of a 1590A build a special version of the PCB is needed.

Continue reading →

DIY

The RAGE! – High Gain Distortion at its best – DIY

Posted on 16 January, 20143 August, 2014 by TH custom effects

16
Jan

I always wanted to create my own high gain pedal. Here it is! Featuring Noise Suppresion Boost Switch 5-band EQ to dial in almost any heavy style you have heard (to be purchased separately)

Continue reading →

DIY, slideshow

ROG Azabache – DIY

Posted on 7 January, 201426 June, 2014 by TH custom effects

07
Jan

[wpdm_file id=56] This is my PCB for runoffgroove’s Azabache overdrive. Here is the link to ROGs project and their soundfiles. The Azabache is a Fender-like overdrive covering a lot of their models because of the special tonestack and switching used. Board mounted pots can be used to make the build easier. For reference: (out of […]

Continue reading →

DIY, slideshow

The EPIC Looper V1.0 DIY

Posted on 4 December, 20135 December, 2015 by TH custom effects

04
Dec

[wpdm_file id=39] [wpdm_file id=43] [wpdm_file id=42] This is a cooperation between JMK PCBs and TH custom effects. We aimed for an easy-to-use and no-nonsense version of a programmable DIY true-bypass looper. And here it is: Features: True Bypass relay system Stores 4 banks of 5 presets each (thats 20 presets in total) Manual-Mode – toggle […]

Continue reading →

DIY, slideshow

Pro-cessor V3.0/V4.0/V4./V4.2 & Mixer/Splitter – DIY

Posted on 3 December, 201328 June, 2015 by TH custom effects

03
Dec

[wpdm_file id=75] This is version 4.2 of the Pro-cessor. Signal Splitter Signal Mixer two effect loops 24dB highpass and lowpass filters affecting the signals V3.0 version (no board mounted jacks) is back in stock for everyone who wants to do his own wiring! V4.0 features everything board mounted fitting in a 1590B enclosure. It […]

Continue reading →