Sunset gives you the best of the best classic overdrive circuits, custom voiced for instantly gratifying control over a huge range of sought-after tones. We studied six circuit types found in many truly timeless and iconic overdrive and boost pedals, and put our takes on all six of them into a single two-channel unit.
Sunset’s three-position Config switch gives you powerful control over signal flow when you stack two drive circuits. You can run whichever two drive circuits you choose in series, reverse series, or parallel, all with the flip of a switch and no recabling. Coming up with great sounding drive and signal flow combinations is fast and easy. Sunset’s three-position Bright switch is custom voiced to perfectly tailor the highest frequencies of your output signal. Minus (-) smooths the top end to work well with amps or speakers that have a brighter voice. Neutral (center) provides a balanced top end that works with a variety of amps and speakers. Plus (+) delivers extended high end detail to the warmest amps. Sunset has an optional, variable-threshold noise reduction feature to tame hum, buzz, and system noise when you’re not playing. A downward expander with advanced signal detection techniques creates a seamless transition to noise reduced silence with all types of input signal dynamics, including staccato bursts and slowly decaying sustained notes. Sunset allows you to save and recall your favorite settings. Just connect an optional MiniSwitch or other external latching footswitch with a TRS cable to store and recall your Favorite setting. Connect an expression pedal, and enjoy a whole new level of instantaneous, continuous control. Set as many knobs as you like for the heel position and toe position of your expression pedal, and all settings will simultaneously morph throughout the full range of the expression pedal. Sunset becomes part of your musical instrument, an extension of your musical voice, an active part of your performance. The Expression pedal jack can be set up in Volume Mode, which provides a logarithmic taper for smooth volume control, even when Sunset is in bypass mode. If you have an expression pedal, this provides an excellent alternative to a standalone Volume pedal.
Six drive circuit topologies with custom tuned voicing for each drive type Precision crafted drive circuits stackable in multiple combinations for a wide variety of complex, responsive tones. Analog class A JFET input gain stage maximizes headroom while adding up to 20dB of pure analog gain Drive and Tone control ranges optimized for each circuit topology Series, reverse series, and parallel drive circuit stacking via Config switch Bright switch to tailor the sound for use with all amplifiers from dark to bright Optional variable-threshold noise reduction for taming noisy guitar pickups High impedance mono input Mono output Favorite Input to connect an external MiniSwitch to recall a Favorite preset Expression pedal input allows the connection an expression pedal for simultaneous morphing control over multiple parameters (Expression mode), or logarithmic taper for smooth volume control (Volume mode) Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters provide uncompromising audio quality Premium analog front end and output section Super high performance SHARC DSP in a compact form factor 32-bit floating point processing True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching) or selectable transparent Analog Buffered Bypass Strong and lightweight anodized red aluminum chassis 9V DC power supply included Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 250mA of current Dimensions: 4.5″ deep x 4″ wide x 1.75″ tall 11.4 cm deep x 10.2 cm wide x 4.4 cm tall Designed and built in the USA