Strymon has announced the release of a dual-stage drive pedal that utilizes an analog JFET front end coupled with digital signal processing to simulate various saturation characteristics.
Designed to cover a range from transparent overdrive to high-gain distortion, Canoga utilizes a “morphing” gain structure that transitions between different circuit topologies.
Sometimes simple wins. Ten years ago Strymon CEO and analog engineer Gregg Stock built a few custom fuzzes in an afternoon as a way of clearing his head, and they’ve been gathering dust on a shelf ever since. Unearthed seven years later when we needed a fuzz to pair with our UltraViolet vibe, that rediscovery became the catalyst for the creation of our new Series A line of all-analog pedals.
Now we’re pleased to announce the arrival of Canoga, a tweaked version of a vintage silicon FuzzFace® based upon one of Gregg’s original three fuzz designs. Full up it works as a fuzz or distortion, but if you back the guitar’s volume down there’s a world of varied tones on tap for all different styles of music.
Canoga features
- Dual-Stage Topology: Combines an analog JFET input stage with a Sharc DSP-powered distortion engine.
- Continuous Gain Morphing: The Gain control adjusts multiple parameters simultaneously, including clipping threshold, frequency response, and compression.
- Active 3-Band EQ: Includes dedicated Bass, Middle, and Treble controls for post-distortion tonal shaping.
- Selectable Voice Switch: Offers different clipping profiles, ranging from symmetrical “smooth” saturation to asymmetrical “edgy” harmonic content.
- Configurable Mono/Stereo: Supports full stereo signal paths via TRS input and output jacks.
- MIDI Implementation: Full MIDI control over all parameters, including 300 preset locations via 5-pin DIN or USB-C.
The Canoga pedal is available to purchase to purchase for $199 USD.
More information: Strymon
