Hamstead soundworks Zenith Amplitude Controller
HAMSTEAD SOUNDWORKS Zenith Amplitude Controller compact effect pedal is a powerful EQ, Boost, and Compressor delivered in one compact and incredibly flexible package. From subtle tone shaping and compression that is felt and not heard, through to extreme sound sculpting and sustain beyond the natural realm, Zenith’s three circuits cover it all. Digitally controlled switching then allows the 100% analogue EQ and Compression circuits to be accessed independently, all via one OptoKick footswitch.
Boosted high frequencies are present but not harsh; boosted lows remain tight while adding warmth, and the Middle control offers a huge amount of flexibility with its three-position ‘Q’ and Frequency switches.
Compression is an often misunderstood and potentially complex effect in guitar culture. The compression circuit has a very fast attack and medium/long release and is designed to work with any setup and remain very transparent.
The feel of the compression can also be dialled in with the Blend control, allowing natural pick attack but also hugely increased sustain.
Covering a wide range from subtle level balancing through to hard compression with very musical bloom, pro compression has never been easier to achieve.
- SKU Hamstead Soundworks HAMZEN
- Compact effect pedal for guitar
- Analog EQ, compression, boost
- Hand made in UK
- 2021
- 3x bands active EQ
- Switchable order of the EQ and Comp circuits, with a Parallel mode
- Secret Switching to give full control over the EQ and Comp circuits independently
- By holding down the OptoKick, the pedal enters the programming mode with 5 switching options (Standard - both on, both off - Flip/Flop, Comp always on, EQ always on, and Cycle)
- Controls : see pictures
- Ins/outs : see pictures
- True Bypass (optical OptoKick footswitch silent and reliable switching)
- Optional 9VDC power supply (center negative, 250 mA)
- Doesn't work with batteries
- 70 x 130 x 65 mm
- 550 g
- Euroguitar Referenz : 99826