AS Amp Simulator
The Ho.Dox AS Amp Simulator is a unique pedal that brings the rich, harmonically complex sound of vintage tube amplifiers to your pedalboard. Designed by the sonic wizards at Ho.Dox Custom Design, this innovative preamp/boost pedal captures the dynamic response, touch sensitivity, and glorious breakup of classic amps in a compact stompbox. At its heart, the AS employs a carefully curated circuit that emulates the behavior of a cranked tube power section, delivering a wonderfully organic gain that blooms and compresses in all the right ways. Crank the Gain knob and you'll be rewarded with a thick, creamy distortion that retains superb clarity and articulation - perfect for scorching lead tones or chunky rhythm parts. But the AS isn't just a one-trick pony. The Presence and Tone controls allow you to shape your sound, adding sparkle and bite or smoothing out the high-end as needed. And the Boost function provides an extra shot of gain and output for driving your amp into magnificent saturation. Guitarists in the know have long prized the AS for its ability to breathe new life into clean amps, transforming them into rich, touch-responsive tone machines. Legendary session ace Trey Anastasio of Phish has relied on the AS for years, using it to craft his signature lead tones. If you're after the sound and feel of a vintage tube amp in a pedalboard-friendly package, the Ho.Dox AS is an absolute must-try.