New Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive Guitar Effects Pedal

Strymon Sunset Dual Overdrive Pedal

Classic overdrive sound, x2.

Sunset gives you the best of the best classic overdrive circuits, custom voiced for instantly gratifying control over a huge range of sought-after tones. We studied six circuit types found in many truly timeless and iconic overdrive and boost pedals, and put our takes on all six of them into a single two-channel unit.

Two pedals at once.

Sunset is really two customizable overdrive pedals, independently selectable and flexibly routable, designed and voiced for complementary tones when stacked. Six distinct circuits each feel and react differently in your hands, two at once, all in one convenient package. Push your amp any way you want, from transparent "more amp" to heavy saturated fuzz, and all the best places in between.

Six classic circuits.

Sunset utilizes an all-analog JFET gain stage coupled with custom-voiced, precision-crafted DSP algorithms to capture the nuances and character of each circuit type.

Channel A overdrive circuits

The Ge overdrive combines the softer response of germanium diodes with a parallel path that blends in the dry signal as the Drive is lowered. At higher gains the lower-midrange frequencies are emphasized to create a tight, thick response. This overdrive really fattens up single coil pickups, and responds with a bold push when paired with humbuckers.

The Texas overdrive employs a single stage soft-clipper configuration that is filtered before and after the gain stage to create a smooth and dynamic overdrive. The original signal dynamics are retained as the gain is increased – perfect for playing the blues or just fattening up your sound with a signature midrange bump.

Channel A boost circuit

The Treble type is a treble booster that removes the low frequencies as the Tone knob is turned up – great for tightening up an overdriven amp, or driving another gain pedal that's a bit looser on the low end. Turning the Tone knob down brings in the low end, making for a versatile all-around boost.

Channel B overdrive circuits

The 2stage overdrive combines a soft-clipping stage followed by a hard-clipping stage, creating a complex overdrive with a wide range of gain. Its EQ structure preserves the low end while adding some muscle to push your amp.

The Hard overdrive uses a single-stage hard-clipping circuit that has a ton of available gain, approaching fuzz territory with the Drive knob maxed. At lower gains, mildly clipped transparent tones are achieved with this versatile drive. The wide-ranging Tone knob lets you shape the top end from smooth to buzzy.

Channel B boost circuit

The JFET type is a clean boost that subtly beefs up your signal with the dynamics and responsiveness created from the JFET front end. As you turn up the drive, the signal gets rounded and warmer.

Optimized Stacking.

Sunset allows you to use any of its six overdrive circuits on their own, or route the Channel A drive circuit through Channel B, or Channel B through Channel A, or use two circuits in parallel. Routing options have been chosen deliberately to present the best-sounding combinations of drive circuits.

Features

Sunset's three-position Config switch gives you powerful control over signal flow when you stack two drive circuits – series, reverse series, or parallel, with the flip of a switch and no recabling.

Sunset's three-position Bright switch is custom voiced to tailor the highest frequencies of your output signal.

Optional, variable-threshold noise reduction feature to tame hum, buzz, and system noise when you're not playing.

Save and recall your favorite settings via an optional MiniSwitch or other external latching footswitch with a TRS cable.

Connect an expression pedal for morphing control over multiple parameters, or use Volume Mode for smooth volume control even in bypass.

Sound Design

Six drive circuit topologies with custom tuned voicing for each drive type

Precision crafted drive circuits stackable in multiple combinations

Analog class A JFET input gain stage adds up to 20dB of pure analog gain

Series, reverse series, and parallel drive circuit stacking via Config switch

Bright switch to tailor the sound for use with all amplifiers from dark to bright

Optional variable-threshold noise reduction

Audio Quality

Ultra low noise, high performance 24-bit 96kHz A/D and D/A converters

Premium analog front end and output section

Super high performance SHARC DSP, 32-bit floating point processing

More

True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching) or selectable transparent Analog Buffered Bypass

Strong and lightweight anodized red aluminum chassis

Power supply included

Power requirements: maximum 9 volts DC center-negative, with a minimum of 250mA of current

Dimensions: 4.5" deep x 4" wide x 1.75" tall

Designed and built in the USA