Katastrophe

The Jptr Fx Katastrophe is an analog distortion effects pedal designed for use as both a front-end drive unit and a full preamp. It features an articulate distortion circuit with extensive tone-shaping controls, including separate Bass, Treble, and Presence EQ knobs. Presence adjusts a higher frequency range than Treble for additional signal refinement. The Volume control sets output level or amp push, while Gain adjusts overall saturation. An external Low Cut switch enables removal of low frequencies for a tighter, more modern sound. The pedal also includes an analog octave-up circuit, delivering increased gain and accessible via a dedicated footswitch for immediate octave engagement. The Katastrophe distortion pedal offers both tonal fidelity and advanced signal manipulation capabilities. **Features:** - Analog distortion pedal with preamp functionality - Independent Bass, Treble, and Presence controls for detailed EQ - Dedicated analog octave-up circuit with footswitch activation - External Low Cut switch for frequency shaping - True bypass switching for signal integrity - Compatible for use as both an amp-front drive and preamp unit