ZVEX Machine Pedal

[distortedskies]

Hey guys I was wondering if anyone had any insight into how the ZVEX Machine pedal worked. It is a crossover distortion pedal. On the video clip on his website he says it uses a dual frequency tripler. I am interested in designing something similar, The only idea I had was to make a push pull (class AB) output stage with a bias control to create the crossover distortion. I was just wondering how the machine worked as I am always interested to know whats going on inside some of the more unique pedals out there. don't be afraid to get technical, I know a decent amount of electronics and can look up stuff on my own if I don't understand your explanation. any help or ideas would be appreciated.

[troubledtom]

dude,
   this site is not for zvex guestions , go to the zvex fourm for his stuff brother.......
  i 'll help when i can but not w/ his stuff.
          w/ all due respect,
                     peace,
                           - tom

[The Tone God]

...can look up stuff on my own if I don't understand your explanation. any help or ideas would be appreciated.

The function is your friend.

Search criteria: "crossover distortion"

http://www.elixant.com/~stompbox/smfforum/index.php?topic=37057.0

Andrew

[distortedskies]

that link was very helpful andrew.  by the way troubled tom why can't you "help" with zvex's stuff? I'm just curious, am I doing something wrong by asking how something works? I don't plan to copy his pedals or anything, I was just interested to know how it worked.  Thanks for your help though guys, I appreciate it.

[alteredsounds]

I cant c whats wrong with asking a question related to zvex pedals?  Ripping them off is of course wrong but being inspired by them to make your own creation is cool and a compliment to zack?  All the keeley, anologueman mods have been discussed at various times.  It's how the information is used that matters.

Cheers,
Nick,

[Paul Perry (Frostwave)]

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Truly, our streets are paved with gold!

[slacker]

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Truly, our streets are paved with gold!

or check out Mr Escobedo's Tripple fuzz inspired by the simple wave folder

http://www.geocities.com/tpe123/folkurban/fuzz/snippets.html

[troubledtom]

that link was very helpful andrew.  by the way troubled tom why can't you "help" with zvex's stuff? I'm just curious, am I doing something wrong by asking how something works? I don't plan to copy his pedals or anything, I was just interested to know how it worked.  Thanks for your help though guys, I appreciate it.

hey bro,
    overy the yr's i've seen peolpe get flamed for less concerning zvex. i did not want you to get burnt. really......... best wishes and WELCOME to the party, it's cool brother.
          peace to you ,
                   - tom pollock

[343 Salty Beans]

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