Philosopher's Tone 2

The Philosopher’s Tone 2 by EarthQuaker Devices is an optical compressor and sustainer designed to enhance your sound with added versatility. This updated model introduces a footswitchable Grit feature, allowing for a range of tonal options. Its germanium distortion circuit, derived from the limited-edition Gold version, offers smooth highs and rich mids, perfectly complementing the optical sustainer. Musically, the Philosopher’s Tone 2 excels at maintaining dynamic response while providing significant sustain. The Blend control lets you mix your original tone with the compression effect, helping to retain clarity even at high sustain levels. When the Grit circuit is activated, the Blend is bypassed, delivering a range of nonlinear clipping from subtle overdrive to robust distortion. Additional Treble control allows precise adjustments to your tone, making this pedal suitable for various instruments, including hot pickups and synthesizers.