Red Witch FAMULUS User Manual

The famulus distortion/overdrive

The FAMULUS Distortion/Overdrive

My heartiest congratulations to you for purchasing a Red Witch FAMULUS!

The device you are now holding in your hands offers several unique features, which you cannot

find anywhere else. I strongly recommend that you read on to discover the full potential of your new pedal!

The FAMULUS is a distortion/overdrive pedal with two totally separate, parallel circuits inside.

Each circuit has it’s own distinct voicing. You are able to blend between the two for any conceivable

combination. Mmmmmmmmm. Unique tones……………………………………………!

Controls

Volume – Controls the overall output of the device – the output of both circuits are controlled in parallel by this control.

Tone – This is more like a presence control than a tone ( don’t ask why we didn’t call it presence) – and like the volume dial

both circuits run through it – a parallel tone control! (Presence control “ Be quiet man…… you told them it was a tone

control”) It works backwards, by the way.

Gain A – This sets the distortion/OD level of the first circuit – it’s a really biting, crunchy sound with masses of dynamic scope –

set it really low and the guitar sounds almost clean, wind it fully clockwise and you’re suddenly moved to uncontrollable head

banging, power chording, 8

note chugging, metal. Yussssssssssss.

Gain B – This sets the distortion /OD level of the second circuit. This one is bitey too but it has a fat mid range punch and

spank. Like it’s brother, Gain B can clean up and then get down and dirty when turned clockwise.

Alchemy – This is where things get rather interesting. The alchemy control enables you to blend between to the two separate

circuits – Fully anticlockwise gives you only Gain A, fully clockwise gives you only Gain B. Set it anywhere in between and you
are now creating your own unique combination. Now try this (You can’t see it, but I’m actually shaking with anticipation ….)

set Gain A to a really clean setting – around 7 o’clock, then set Gain B to a dirtier setting, round 12 o’clcock, now set the

Alchemy control fully counter clockwise. Now play – you’ll just hear the clean sound of Gain A. Now gradually wind the
Alchemy control around clockwise – to say 9 o’clock – LISTEN! Clean and dirty! Dial up any variation of the two channels

and their respective gain levels - an almost limitless palate with which to create your own unique sound!

Shiny Chrome Footswitch - Bring the effect into the signal path by clicking this one. Truebypass switching.

Power - The FAMULUS can be powered from either a nine volt battery or an external nine volt adapter (Boss PSA styled is

ideal - though anything with a 2.1mm barrel plug with a negative center pin is fine.).

Keep it clean - only use a soft dry cloth on your pedals finish - abrasives will ruin the finish and speed up the wear on the

lettering. The finish will obviously take some knocks over time, it will show signs of wear and tear as you gig with, be prepared

for this - ensure you have enough canned goods and fresh drinking water.

Do Not Treat it rough - This includes; immersing it in beer or other liquids, throwing it at stuff or people, rewiring it, setting it

on fire or using it as a weapon. It is a tough pedal but everything lasts a little longer with a little love.

Red Witch Analog Limited Lifetime Warranty

All electronics carry a lifetime warranty providing the owner purchases the pedal new and retains proof of purchase. All

switches, jacks, potentiometers and other mechanical parts are warranted for one year after the date of purchase or for two

years when the owner returns the following information to [email protected] Name of purchaser, date of

purchase, location of purchase, your email address and pedal serial number. As well as an extension of your mechanical

warranty you will be informed of new pedals and other guitar gizmos as we invent them! All external fixtures finish, lettering

and knobs are not warranted. Damage or failure of product due to misuse will void the warranty. All repairs must be made

by Red Witch Analog only. Unauthorized repair/modification will result in void of

warranty - if it broke, let us fix him.

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