Detail 01
Three clipping modes
Select Op Amp, asymmetrical, or symmetrical clipping.
Product detailSKU #1500000485986
EarthQuaker DevicesSunn O))) HalfLife Octave Distortion and Booster Pedal - Red
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A compact Sunn O)))-collaboration pedal combining blendable analog octave, three-mode distortion, and an independent MOSFET boost.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players seeking octave-up distortion and fuzz textures
- Players who want separately switchable distortion/octave and boost sections
- Performers who want momentary or latching footswitch operation
- Players using an expression pedal to control octave blend
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who need the octave circuit to be suited to chordal playing
- Players who do not use 9V DC center-negative power
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Independent MOSFET boost
The boost has its own footswitch and Magnitude control.
Detail 03
Flexi-Switch technology
Each section supports latching or momentary switching.
Detail 04
Up to +60 dB distortion gain
The distortion section provides up to +60 dB of gain.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The analog octave circuit is monophonic and responds best to single-note playing, particularly above the twelfth fret.
- 02The signal path is octave, then distortion, then boost.
- 03An expression pedal controls octave blend.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the octave distortion and boost be used separately?
Yes. The pedal has independent footswitches for the octave distortion and boost sections.
02What does the expression input control?
It provides real-time control of the octave blend.
03Which clipping options are available?
Op Amp, asymmetrical, and symmetrical clipping modes.
04What power does the HalfLife require?
9V DC center-negative power; current draw is 15 mA.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Country of Origin
- USA
5 detailsOther
- Category Source
- detail
- Product Type
- Octave distortion and boost pedal
- Tier
- new
- Korena Special
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- Source Id
- site51500000485986
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