MLC Blood Omen Drive guitar effect

MLC Blood Omen Drive is a guitar effect based on the renowned design of MLC's flagship "Vanilla Sky" effect. This effect became a key tool for guitarists Tommy Gentry and George Harris during the production of The Raven Age's third studio album, titled "Blood Omen." Inspired by the atmosphere of that album, the MLC Blood Omen Drive offers not only a rich sound, but also a striking look that captures the distinctive vibe of the album cover.

The main vision for this guitar effect was to create a tool that not only preserves the dynamics of the sound, but also allows guitarists to expose their individual style even at the highest gain settings (GAIN). With a full analog signal line based on a BURR BROWN Class A preamp, the MLC Blood Omen Drive delivers a rich and organic sound, emphasizing midrange frequencies in particular.

The MLC Blood Omen Drive guitar effect has a number of features that make it a versatile tool for guitarists:

Visual effect: A distinctive visual effect that beats blood red, referencing the aesthetics of the "Blood Omen" album cover, gives it a unique character on stage.

GAIN Switches: Two positions of the GAIN switch allow you to adjust the amplification of the signal to the guitarist's preference. The LO position offers a standard amount of amplification, consistent with the "Vanilla Sky" model, while the HI position features twice as much gain, giving you more flexibility in shaping your tone.

CLIPPING SWITCH: This switch allows you to choose between different types of clipping, affecting the overdrive character. The pulse LED, similar to that of the "Vanilla Sky" model, offers a classic overdrive sound, while the LED provides a more expressive tone.

BOOST function: An additional BOOST function provides ultra-clean extra gain, preset to a fixed X20 value. This boost not only increases volume, but also adds stunning clarity in the high-end range, allowing solos or melodic passages to stand out clearly.

The MLC Blood Omen Drive is a guitar effect that not only delivers a unique sound, but also inspires guitarists to explore new sonic possibilities, both on stage and in the recording studio. Thanks to its versatility and high-quality performance, it is the ideal tool for anyone looking for a unique and powerful guitar sound.