GRIM3D
GRIM3D(eluxe) was created with the goal of bringing all of GRIM3 controls external. After achieving that, I've add a couple more options internally and included Spectral Gate as an integral 2CM (Cable Method) or 4CM noise gate with it's own independent switching.
This is my take on the ST9+ Pro but with modified Mid Enhance (BITE) that now can be bypassed for a more traditional screamer circuit with the added toggle.
The blackmer VCA noise gate is keyed off of the input of the pedal and gates on the output. Using the gate loop will allow you to gate after your other pedals or in the FX Loop of your amp for additional options for noise control.
1590BBS enclosure, powder coated, UV printed, aluminum knobs and softswitch relay bypass. The softswitch system has been added to give you the ability to engage the effect as normal, or press and hold for a momentary on (or off) functionality. Unlike so many other softswitch systems, this one will remember the last state selected on power up.
Controls
| Name | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | Internal (trim) |
The variable impedance buffer is set to 1M by default and won't matter for players using active pickups or buffered pedals in front. There is a significant impact for single coil pickups. Decreasing impedance and loading the down the pickups will attenuate the top end and smooth out the high-end grit. Pushing the impedance (default) the top end and pickup attack are more defined.
Default: 1M |
| Level | External | More on tap than the stock 808. This is your standard volume attenuator that allows you to set from unity or below unity, or crank it up for a boosted signal. |
| Tight | External | Pre-gain high pass to tighten up the low end. |
| Bright | External |
Smooth out the high end of the gain output.
Default: 9/10, Almost fully CW. |
| Low | External | Cut/boost the bass frequencies. |
| High | External | Cut/boost the high frequencies. |
| Blend | External |
Mix between 100% buffered dry signal and 100% wet signal
Full CCW for buffered dry. |
| Clean Boost | Internal (trim) |
Adjust from unity buffer to clean boost on the 100% dry side of the Blend.
Default: 3/4 CW |
| Mid | Internal (trim) |
Adjust the amount of mid hump. This is the classic Tone control and it alters the tone before going into the 2 band EQ.
Default: 8/10 CW |
| Bite | External |
The mid boost control contours the frequency peak from low mids (counterclockwise) to high mids (clockwise).
Start at noon. |
| Gain | External | More on tap than the stock 808. This works in conjunction with the toggle switch. |
| Clip | External |
Allows for symmetrical LED (high gain punch, compressed)[on,off], Diode Lift / None (clean boost) [off,off] or asymmetrical silicon (dynamic) [off,on] clipping options
Default: Up: LED, Center: Diode Lift Down: Silicon |
| Bypass LED Brightness | Internal |
Adjust overall brightness of front LED.
Default setting at minimum (full CCW). |
| Gate | External | Controls the gate sensitivity threshold. |
| Shift | Internal | Controls the range of the Gate control. |
| GND LIFT | Internal | Ground lift for the KEY input circuit. |
