LichtLaerm Audio / Medusa

The King in Yellow has a saturation and frequency response clearly based on a TS-style overdrive, and as always, we've added the acclaimed active 4-band EQ, voiced to perfectly suit the pedal. As usual, we've added a charge pump to internally increase the operating voltage to 36V, ensuring vast headroom, triple the output volume, and clear operation of the EQ, while keeping the noise floor low.

In addition to classic symmetrical clipping, we've added asymmetrical settings and LED clipping to increase dynamic range. All of this is available at the flip of a switch.

The King in Yellow's truly distinguishing feature is its parallel loop.
You can blend Yellow King with anything in your loop to create unique overdrive tones.
The perfect mix of Klon style clarity and TS cutting mid? No problem!
BluesBreaker style break up tones with a hint of SRV? Of course!
Blend a modern metal boost with a tried-and-true screamer as a boost? Or blend Yellow King with HM2 and throw your amp into sonic chaos? Give it a try!

Delays and modulations within the loop also create interesting textures as the loop signal remains clean and is later mixed with the saturated parts.

It can also be used as a splitter for stereo setups using the polarity switch. This ensures correct phasing of both signals, whether you're mixing it back in or sending the output to another amplifier.

Leaving the loop unconnected will result in a clean blend that will be mixed with the OD signal. Mixing is always done after EQ and before master volume, allowing for clean boost operations.

■Lichtlaerm Audio smart relay technology
■TS style overdrive
■Symmetrical, asymmetrical or LED clipping
■Very high output
■4-band EQ, up to 16dB cut/boost per band, non-interactive, constant-Q
■Low noise, high headroom (generates 27V internally)
■Parallel FX loop with polarity switch
■Power supply: 9VDC center negative
■Current consumption: Minimum 100mA