to engage the effect , and on the left side it ’ s got a pot for increasing the volume , and a switch for engaging the ground lift , which can be very helpful with those pesky noise gremlins . On the other side it ’ s got a voicing switch , labeled “ F , M , C ,” standing for Fender , Marshall , and Clean / Compression . These are not clones of the tonestacks , rather they sort of mimic the response of these amps . The Fender mode is brighter with a slight highend gain boost , the Marshall has more pronounced mids , and Clean / Compression gives a very slight boost with uncolored compression . Being a full-powered design , it is powered by a standard IEC cord , which plugs directly into a wall socket or power strip .
Sound-wise , the Pedal Push-R works as a great clean boost , providing that wonderfully warm full-range boost . The sound is unmistakably tube , with a full-bodied natural compression that only tubes can provide . It ’ s got bright and glassy highs ( no pun intended ), a naturally large midrange , and thumpy lows that are compressed right to the point of not being overbearing . Running it in front of the chain as a “ pedal enhancer ” as Mr . Sanchez suggested , yielded some interesting results . Solid-state drive pedals got a little sheen of that tube character , and the midrange and highs of said solidstate pedals were slightly boosted and enhanced . Some pedals reacted better than others to this boosting ( Tube Screamer style pedals seemed to enjoy it most ), but I found the Pedal Push-R really shined when boosting other tube pedals . In front of a BK Butler Tube Driver , the dynamics and compression of the Pedal Push-R — as well as the midrange boost — helped make the Tube Driver sing with more sustain and midrange fatness . Unfortunately , there is one glaring issue with the Pedal Push-R : It may have been just my rig , but the unit added a good bit of hum to my existing setup when disengaged . Even with trying different guitars , using the ground lift switch , removing certain pedals from my chain and even powering the unit on its own spot on the wall , the hum still didn ’ t go away completely . However , when it was engaged , the hum almost disappeared . It is truly an “ on all the time ” pedal , and it kind of forces you to leave it on in regards to noise .
However , if you need a good tube booster , pedal enhancer and all-around tube character machine , you are definitely in for a good buy with this one .
Warm dynamics , natural compression , and plenty of options for tube enhancing and boosting . Voicing switch and ground lift add a good bit of versatility .
The noise can be difficult to deal with , and it is incredibly sensitive to other pedals with noise issues , power supplies , and power use .
to engage the effect , and on the left side it ’ s got a pot for increasing the volume , and a switch for engaging the ground lift , which can be very helpful with those pesky noise gremlins . On the other side it ’ s got a voicing switch , labeled “ F , M , C ,” standing for Fender , Marshall , and Clean / Compression . These are not clones of the tonestacks , rather they sort of mimic the response of these amps . The Fender mode is brighter with a slight highend gain boost , the Marshall has more pronounced mids , and Clean / Compression gives a very slight boost with uncolored compression . Being a full-powered design , it is powered by a standard IEC cord , which plugs directly into a wall socket or power strip .
Sound-wise , the Pedal Push-R works as a great clean boost , providing that wonderfully warm full-range boost . The sound is unmistakably tube , with a full-bodied natural compression that only tubes can provide . It ’ s got bright and glassy highs ( no pun intended ), a naturally large midrange , and thumpy lows that are compressed right to the point of not being overbearing . Running it in front of the chain as a “ pedal enhancer ” as Mr . Sanchez suggested , yielded some interesting results . Solid-state drive pedals got a little sheen of that tube character , and the midrange and highs of said solidstate pedals were slightly boosted and enhanced . Some pedals reacted better than others to this boosting ( Tube Screamer style pedals seemed to enjoy it most ), but I found the Pedal Push-R really shined when boosting other tube pedals . In front of a BK Butler Tube Driver , the dynamics and compression of the Pedal Push-R — as well as the midrange boost — helped make the Tube Driver sing with more sustain and midrange fatness . Unfortunately , there is one glaring issue with the Pedal Push-R : It may have been just my rig , but the unit added a good bit of hum to my existing setup when disengaged . Even with trying different guitars , using the ground lift switch , removing certain pedals from my chain and even powering the unit on its own spot on the wall , the hum still didn ’ t go away completely . However , when it was engaged , the hum almost disappeared . It is truly an “ on all the time ” pedal , and it kind of forces you to leave it on in regards to noise .
However , if you need a good tube booster , pedal enhancer and all-around tube character machine , you are definitely in for a good buy with this one .
WHAT WE LIKE
Warm dynamics , natural compression , and plenty of options for tube enhancing and boosting . Voicing switch and ground lift add a good bit of versatility .
CONCERNS
The noise can be difficult to deal with , and it is incredibly sensitive to other pedals with noise issues , power supplies , and power use .