Death by Audio Apocalypse
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Death by Audio
Apocalypse - Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
437013
Brand:
Death by Audio
Model:
Apocalypse - Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$380.60
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Apocalypse is a seriously powerful and unique overdrive pedal. It’s not your typical boost; it's a full-on sonic assault machine with surprisingly usable tones. If you crave a wide range of aggressive, characterful distortion and aren't afraid to dial it in, this is a fantastic choice for rock, metal, and experimental players.
Product Description
- Death by Audio Apocalypse - Overdrive
- Effects Pedal
- Overdrive
- Analogue operation
- Wide range of intense but usable overdrive
- distortion and fuzz sounds
- True bypass
- 5 Selectable Post Amplifier Channels: Twin-T Scoop / War Fuzz / Dual J-FET / Octave Rect / Gain X1000
- Integrated tunable frequency equaliser
- Volume
- Drive and Sweapable frequency equaliser controls
- 5-Way rotary switch for selecting the Post Amplifier
- Bypass footswitch
- Status LED
- Metal housing
- Power supply via 9 V battery or 9 V DC power supply with 2.1 x 5.5 mm coaxial connector and polarity (-) inside (power supply not included)
- Power consumption: 5.8 mA
- 6.3 mm Mono jack input / output
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 150 x 116 x 64 mm
- Weight: 510 g
- Handmade in New York City
PROS
- • Handmade NYC construction ensures exceptional build quality and attention to detail
- • Five distinct Post Amplifier channels offer surprisingly diverse tonal palettes
- • Integrated EQ allows for precise frequency shaping, taming harshness or boosting mids
- • Metal enclosure provides robust protection and a substantial, professional feel
CONS
- • High price point puts it out of reach for many players on a budget
- • Limited control range beyond the core Drive, Volume, and EQ knobs
- • The Octave Rect channel can be a bit unruly and requires careful EQ adjustment
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive/Distortion/Fuzz - utilizes JFETs and octave circuitry
Controls
Drive, Volume, Sweapable EQ (Frequency/Gain), 5-Way Post Amp Channel Select
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V battery or 9V DC (2.1mm x 5.5mm coaxial, center negative)
Connections
6.35mm Mono Input/Output, DC Power Jack
Dimensions
150mm x 116mm x 64mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The EQ acts as a post-gain tone stack, allowing you to sculpt the frequency response of each channel independently; it's essential for refining the often-extreme sounds.
While it excels at high-gain sounds, the EQ provides enough flexibility to dial back the Drive and shape the tone for milder overdrive, though it’s not its primary strength.
It’s a more integrated and nuanced octave effect, not a pure octave pedal, offering a more blended and less jarring sound – perfect for adding subtle thickness or extreme textures.
