Vemuram Butter Machine Overdrive
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Vemuram
Butter Machine Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
576043
Brand:
Vemuram
Model:
Butter Machine Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Butter Machine is a seriously impressive overdrive – it really nails that vintage British amp vibe. It's got a warmth and compression that's addictive, and the trim controls let you dial in a huge range of tones. This is a go-to for players seeking a refined, amp-in-a-box solution, particularly those playing blues, classic rock, or needing a touch of grit for session work.
Product Description
- Vemuram Butter Machine Overdrive
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Overdrive
- Michael Landau Signature Model
- Designed to recreate the sound of the famous British stack amps from the mid 70s and early 80s
- rich and full sound with natural compression
- no loss in the treble range
- Controls: Volume
- Gain
- Tone
- Low-Mid (trimmer) and Sparkle (trimmer)
- True bypass
- LED: Effect On
- Foot switch: Effect bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply connection: Barrel connector 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- centre negative
- Power consumption: 6 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included)
- Dimensions: (W x D x H): 70 x 113 x 51 mm
- Weight: 425 g
- Made in Japan
- Suitable power supply: Art. #409939# (not included)
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported
PROS
- • Exceptional dynamic response emulates classic British amp compression beautifully.
- • The 'Sparkle' trimmer provides nuanced high-end shaping, avoiding harshness.
- • Robust all-metal enclosure and high-quality components ensure long-term reliability.
- • Low-Mid trimmer allows for precise tonal sculpting, combating muddiness in dense mixes.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, placing it out of reach for budget-conscious players.
- • Limited versatility; excels at overdrive, less suited for extreme distortion.
- • Relatively large footprint; may be challenging for pedalboards with tight space.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Overdrive (emulating British amp stacks)
Controls
Volume, Gain, Tone, Low-Mid (trimmer), Sparkle (trimmer)
Bypass Type
True bypass
Power Supply
9V DC barrel connector (5.5 x 2.1mm, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono jack (Input/Output), Barrel connector (Power)
Dimensions
70 x 113 x 51 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Butter Machine offers a richer, more dynamic response than a Tubescreamer, lacking the latter's characteristic mid-hump and retaining more of the original signal’s detail.
No, it's more refined than a simple treble boost; it subtly shapes the high frequencies, adding clarity without the harshness often associated with basic treble boosts.
Absolutely. The Butter Machine's responsive nature complements the output of humbuckers, providing a smoother, more controlled overdrive than many pedals struggle to achieve.
