Manufacturer: 3Leaf Audio
Model: Groove Regulator
MSRP/Paid: $199/Loan
New/Used/Loan: Loan
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: 4 3/4 x 4″ x 2 1/4″ (Aprox including Jacks and knobs)
Available from: Dealers and Direct

From the maker:

Welcome to 3Leaf Audio, home of the fattest, funkiest envelope filter ever created. Handmade in Seattle, Washington, the award-winning Groove Regulator is derived from the circuit of the legendary Lovetone Meatball and enhanced for extra funk. While many competitors are adopting a “more is better” mentality and cramming the most switches, knobs and jacks into their pedals as possible, the Groove Regulator represents the perfect blend of versatility and simplicity. It’s designed to sound good on any setting, without the hours of tweaking required from other pedals. It works with any instrument and is guaranteed to give you the most funk for your buck of any effects pedal out there.

Weight 14.3 oz (406 g)
Power Requirements 9v DC, 25mA max
Battery Life 15 – 20 hours
Jacks: Instrument in/out, FX Loop send/return
Controls: Sensitivity, Attack, Decay, Intensity, Range, Feedback, Sweep
Bypass: 3PDT True Bypass
Status Indicator: LED
Warranty: Lifetime warranty against defects
Price: $199

• Handbuilt in Seattle, Washington, USA
• 100% analog circuit
• Derived from the circuit of the Lovetone Meatball
• Freqency response that works on any instrument
• Durable 2mm-thick aluminum enclosure
• High-quality powdercoat finish

Manual (pdf)

Manufacturer: ElectroniX
Model: GeminiDrive
MSRP/Paid: $199/$199
New/Used/Loan: New
Battery: No
Power Supply: Yes
Size: 4 1/2″ x 2 1/2″ x 2″ (Aprox including Jacks and knobs)
Available from: Used (production currently suspended)

From the maker:

GeminiDrive Bass Overdrive Effects Pedal

The wait is over! Now you can enjoy one of the the most versatile and unique bass overdrive that has ever been made!

One of the unqiue features of this pedal is that it consists of two independent channels with dedicated volume controls, designed to complement each other. This can be described as an advanced blending arrangement, eliminating some known drawbacks (such as layered effect, versatility). That means, you can mix any amount of boosted clean signal by the overdriven signal OR you can use it either as a boost pedal only or an overdrive pedal only (gemini mod should be off) by rolling off respective channel’s volume knob.

Gemini Mod: When Gemini Mod is active, it attenuates the muddy bass frequencies of the overdrive channel while changing the clipping frequencies to achieve a rounder/crispier sound and rolls off some treble content of the clean channel. Perfect mix of good and evil, hence the GeminiDrive! This mod sits well in a mix without being mushy and overpowering as well as preserving your attack.

When Gemini mod is turned off, both channels are unfiltered. Overdrive channel is explosive – almost fuzz-like – while clean channel gives you a big boosted clean signal. In either position, gain and tone controls only affect the overdrive channel.

Mod 1 and Mod 2 switches are basicly designed to change the clipping structure of the circuit. With the help of those two, you can attain 4 different shades of symmetrical and assymmetrical clipping. When combined with the gemini mod, gain control (slight dirt to full on overdrive) and the tone control (treble filter), it challenges to be the most versatile overdrive pedal available today!

Features:

• Bass Overdrive and Booster Effects Pedal
• Dedicated volume controls for each channel as well as tone and gain controls for overdrive channel
• Gemini mod – two blending options that affects both channels
• Mod 1 and Mod 2 clipping section sellector toggles
• Takes 9Vdc center negative standard pedal power supply
• Reliable and sturdy full metal construction finished with light almond paint
• Heavy duty true bypass switch
• Ultra bright status led
• 1/4″ female output, 1/4″ female input jack (Input jack does not act as an on-off switch, since it doesn’t take a battery)

Manufacturer: Boss Model:MT-2 Metal Zone MSRP/Paid: $87/$45
New/Used/Loan: Used
Battery: Yes
Power Supply: Yes
Size: 4 3/4″ x 2 1/4″ x 2 1/2″ deep (Aprox including Jacks and knobs)
Available from:Dealers Everywhere

From the maker:

BOSS’ Most Popular Pedal!
MT-2 Features dual-gain circuitry for thick, tube stack distortion with heavy mids and lows and long-lasting sustain. A 3-band EQ with semi-parametric mids takes your sound to the extreme.

Specifications
Input Impedance 1 M ohms Output Impedance 1 k ohms Recommended Load Impedance 10 k ohms or greater Equivalent Input Noise Level -110 dBu or less (IHF-A, Typ.) Connectors INPUT Jack, OUTPUT Jack, AC Adaptor Jack Power Supply DC 9 V: Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V), AC Adaptor Current Draw 20 mA (DC 9 V) Accessories Dry Battery 9 V type (6F22/9 V) Option AC Adaptor (PSA-Series) Size and Weight ( incl. battery ) Width 73 mm 2-7/8 inches Depth 129 mm 5-1/8 inches Height 59 mm 2-3/8 inches Weight 0.4 kg 0 lbs. 15 oz. * 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms * The specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Added some sound samples to the Quantum Drive review This pedal is also for sale, $160 shipped conus. Email me admin@bassfuzz.com if interested.
• Added some sound samples to the Orbit review.
• Two new videos posted: Music ElectroniX GeminiDrive. and Boss MT-2 Metalzone Reviews to follow…
• Next up should be the 3Leaf Audio – Groove Regulator

Finally, a few photos from a random day on the farm. ;)

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