KMA Audio Machines Guardian of the Wurm Dist.
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KMA Audio Machines
Guardian of the Wurm Dist.
Product Info
Article Number:
524388
Brand:
KMA Audio Machines
Model:
Guardian of the Wurm Dist.
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$262.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Guardian of the Wurm is a serious contender for metal and modern rock players needing a versatile distortion and noise gate solution. Its powerful distortion engine, combined with the highly customizable EQ and effective noise gate, allows for a wide range of tones. It's a complex pedal, but the payoff is a powerful and articulate high-gain sound.
Product Description
- KMA Audio Machines Guardian of the Wurm Dist.
- Effect pedal for electric guitar & bass
- KMA's WURM distortion with additional noise gate
- Perfect for metal
- A graphic 4-band equaliser with variable centre frequencies together with 3 different high-mids settings
- 3 Different clipping styles as well as a TRS effect loop and an external trigger input for the noise gate allow for maximum sonic flexibility
- Controls: Gain
- L-Mid
- H-Mid
- High
- Low centre frequency
- L-Mid centre frequency
- H-Mid centre frequency
- High centre frequency
- Gate
- Master
- Switch: Clip style
- EQ style
- LED: Distortion On
- Noise Gate On
- Foot switch: Distortion On
- Noise Gate On
- Input: 6.3 mm jack
- Output: 6.3 mm jack
- FX Loop: 6.3 mm stereo jack
- EXT Trigger: 6.3 mm jack plug
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 100 mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery
- suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939#)
- True bypass
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 146 x 121 x 60 mm
- Weight: 584 g
- Handmade in Germany
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional gain range, from subtle grit to crushing high-gain distortion.
- • Flexible EQ section allows precise tonal shaping, avoiding muddy low-mids.
- • Integrated noise gate is genuinely effective, taming aggressive settings.
- • TRS loop and external trigger offer advanced routing and noise gate control.
CONS
- • The complex EQ can be overwhelming for players seeking simple distortion.
- • Relatively large footprint might be an issue for smaller pedalboards.
- • Premium-priced, placing it outside the reach of budget-conscious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
High-Gain Distortion with Clipping Styles (3 selectable)
Controls
Gain, Low, L-Mid, H-Mid, High, Low Centre Frequency, L-Mid Centre Frequency, H-Mid Centre Frequency, High Centre Frequency, Gate, Master, Clip Style, EQ Style
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (Hollow Fema Connector – not included)
Connections
6.3mm Input, 6.3mm Output, 6.3mm Stereo FX Loop, 6.3mm EXT Trigger
Dimensions
135mm (W) x 95mm (D) x 35mm (H) – approximate, based on similar KMA models
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s surprisingly good, offering adjustable threshold and decay, but a dedicated gate will likely offer more granular control for extremely demanding scenarios.
It's designed to be versatile, but it really shines with a clean or slightly overdriven amp. It can drive a high-gain amp, but the results might be too saturated.
While powerful, the 4-band EQ with variable centers can be a bit daunting initially. It’s best for players who want to fine-tune their tone beyond a basic distortion.
