Does It Doom Matt Pike Signature Masochist Pedal

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Does it Doom Matt Pike Signature Masochist Overdrive and Distortion Pedal

The Matt Pike Signature Masochist transforms suffering into sonic power, delivering tones crafted for those who demand more from their sound. Its circuits wield distinct pain: “Adverto” focuses on midrange precision, while “Ecce” unlocks overwhelming, crushing force. Combined, they offer a journey through suffering toward unparalleled sonic mastery.


‘Adverto’: The Modified Harmonic Energizer

The Adverto circuit isn’t just an overdrive—it’s a scalpel of sound. Based on the vintage Harmonic Energizer, this circuit is designed to hone in on Matt Pike’s signature midrange tones, delivering the snarling, focused frequencies that define his riffs in High on Fire and Sleep. The midrange aggression is the key—gnarly and cutting, it ensures that your tone won’t just sit in the mix, but will slice through it with merciless precision. This circuit is where pain becomes focus. Every control reflects the brutal intent behind this design: Saw, Whip, Gag, and Hack.

• Saw (Frequency): This control lets you saw through the frequency spectrum, dialing in the perfect midrange cut. Aim lower for deep, throbbing resonance, or push higher for ear-splitting aggression. The sweet spot lies in the midrange—the snarling, biting tones that form the core of Pike’s sound—where the riff commands attention, forcing everything else aside.
• Whip (Bandwidth): Tighten or loosen the frequency focus with Whip. Narrow the bandwidth for a sharp, piercing attack—like the crack of a whip—or widen it for a broader, bruising assault that spreads the pain across your tone. The tighter the whip, the deeper it cuts.
• Gag (Volume): Gag controls how much of this brutal frequency assault you unleash. Keep it dialed down to create tension, or crank it to flood your signal chain with overwhelming force, suffocating everything else in the mix.
• Hack (Gain): This is where the real pain begins. Hack drives the circuit into gritty, saturated overdrive, forcing every frequency to grind and bite. The harder you push, the nastier it becomes—the sound of an amp driven to the breaking point, wailing in agony. The more you hack, the more it bleeds.
• The Adverto circuit is all about midrange mastery—where the riff reigns supreme. Whether you use it to sharpen your leads or to grind out gnarly rhythm tones, it delivers the signature mid-forward aggression that makes Matt Pike’s playing instantly recognizable. Engage Adverto, and your signal will cut through the heaviest of mixes, leaving everything else gasping in its wake.


‘Ecce’: The Modified Sonic Titan

Ecce is the roar of devastation made manifest—a reimagined version of Matt’s personal DAM Sonic Titan, crafted to deliver massive, bone-rattling force. While its original circuit reveled in unrelenting doom, this version adds new layers of control over the chaos. Like a weight too heavy to lift, Ecce bears down on every note, but with the right touch, it can also be honed into a focused, articulate weapon.

• Bass/Treble Baxandall EQ: The Titan’s original blunt tone control has evolved into a two-band Baxandall EQ, allowing you to sculpt your tone with precision. Shape the bass to unleash seismic lows, or rein them in for a tighter punch. Adjust the treble to either pierce through the fog or create a high-end growl with just the right amount of snarl.
• Volume: Controls overall output level. Increase for a stronger, fuller signal; decrease for more restrained volume.
• Drive: Sets the amount of gain and distortion. Lower for subtle grit; higher for saturated, crushing distortion.
• Depth Toggle: Dictates the weight of the low end at the input stage:
• Left: Fullest—unleashes unrestrained power, shaking foundations with each note.
• Middle: Tightest—restrained and controlled, like a clenched fist ready to strike.
• Right: Balanced—a grounded low end, steady and relentless.
• Cut Toggle: Carves the low end in the power boost stage:
• Left: Balanced—a full-bodied bass, harnessed yet brutal, powerful enough to dominate without overwhelming.
• Middle: Precise and cutting—sharp, refined power that punishes with clarity.
• Right: Deep and consuming—a low end that suffocates, flooding everything in its path.
• Engage Ecce and behold the crushing weight of each note. It’s a circuit designed to overwhelm, suffocate, and dominate—a sonic sledgehammer that leaves everything in its path flattened.


Features:

• Eight-knob dual power amp distortion and filter/overdrive for downtuned guitar and bass
• Relay-based, true bypass soft switching
• Adjustable LED brightness via internal trim pot (LED)
• Premium components including Neutrik input/output jacks, Lumberg power jack, ORMAT knobs, Alpha pots, sealed relay, metal LED bezel, and mil-spec aircraft grade wire
• Powder coated finish with clear coat and high gloss textured UV printed artwork
• 4.75” x 3.6875” x 2.375”
• 15.2oz