Old Blood Noise Endeavors Beam Splitter Distortion
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Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Beam Splitter Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
579688
Brand:
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Model:
Beam Splitter Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$258.50
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Beam Splitter is a truly unique distortion pedal, offering a surprising amount of sonic flexibility. It’s perfect for players who love to experiment with layered sounds and unconventional textures – think experimental rock, shoegaze, or anyone wanting to add some serious character to their tone. It's a premium-priced tool for the discerning sound designer.
Product Description
- Old Blood Noise Endeavors Beam Splitter Distortion
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Distortion
- With three different overdrive/distortion variants
- Deviate control determines the degree of delay time between the drive sections: at zero position the delay times are fixed
- above zero each time control determines the delay time of the respective sections
- Depending on the setting
- flanging
- chorus or vibrato sounds can be mapped
- If only the output of the violet drive section is used
- all three sections are summed to a parallel mono signal. The other sections can each be split into their own output signal by plugging them into the corresponding output sockets
- True bypass
- Controls: purple drive section: Volume
- Tone // green drive section: Gain
- Volume
- Tone
- Time
- Decay // blue drive section: Gain
- Volume
- Tone
- Time
- Decay // Deviate
- Switch: Gain (blue drive section)
- Status LED: Effect On
- Foot switch: Effect On
- Input: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Output: 3x 6.3 mm jack
- EXP input: 6.3 mm TRS jack
- Power consumption: 150mA
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- centre negative) - suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939# (not included)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 113 x 142 x 59 mm
- Weight: 490 g
- Handmade in USA
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Unique 'Deviate' control unlocks flanging, chorus, and vibrato textures.
- • Three distinct drive sections offer incredible tonal layering and complexity.
- • Robust build quality with OBSF’s signature meticulous attention to detail.
- • Violet drive section's parallel mono output provides a powerful, cohesive core sound.
CONS
- • Steep learning curve; mastering the 'Deviate' function takes practice.
- • Relatively large footprint; may not suit very small pedalboards.
- • High-end price point might be prohibitive for budget-conscious players.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Multi-stage distortion with overdrive and fuzz characteristics, capable of subtle grit to chaotic textures.
Controls
Violet: Volume, Tone; Green: Gain, Volume, Tone, Time, Decay; Blue: Volume, Tone, Time, Decay; Deviate (delay time control).
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V DC, center negative (standard Boss-style adapter required - not included).
Connections
Input, Violet Output, Green Output, Blue Output, Power In.
Dimensions
144mm (W) x 95mm (D) x 63mm (H)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It dynamically adjusts the delay times between the drive sections, creating phasing, chorus, or vibrato-like effects depending on the settings and drive combinations.
Absolutely; each drive section has its own output, allowing you to use them individually or in any combination you desire. The violet section also offers a summed mono output.
While both offer multiple drive stages, the Beam Splitter’s 'Deviate' control and independent outputs provide a more granular and complex sonic manipulation than the Red Panda, at the cost of increased complexity.
