Vox Valvenergy Cutting Edge Distortion Pedal
Best high gain for modern rock and metal guitarists.
Experience powerful, all-analog distortion with this pedal, featuring Nutube technology for warm, responsive, amp-like tones. It's engineered for modern metal players, delivering tight, saturated sounds with exceptional clarity. Versatile with three output modes, it excels as a standalone unit or preamp. Fine-tune your sound using the active EQ and a selectable analog cabinet simulator, all visualized on a high-quality OLED display with an integrated oscilloscope. This pedal is built for aggressive playing styles, offering an authentic and aggressive tone.
$179.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
400
/ 1233
#400 in Effects Processors
Price vs Category Average
-69%
Below average
Signal Path Type
Analog
/ Analog
Who it's for
- Guitarists seeking genuine tube tone and dynamic response in a pedal.
- Players needing adaptable distortion for live performance, studio, or silent practice.
- Heavy music enthusiasts craving powerful, defined, and modern distortion tones.
Who should skip it
- Musicians desiring versatile distortion beyond modern metal and hard rock.
- Pedalboard users with limited high-current power supply outputs.
- Budget-conscious guitarists exploring more affordable distortion pedal options.
Performance breakdown
Gain Saturation
Delivers the aggressive, tight distortion modern metal players demand.
Nutube Warmth
Vacuum tube technology provides authentic, amp-like harmonic richness.
Tone Sculpting
Active EQ offers precise control over complex frequency ranges.
Visual Feedback
OLED oscilloscope provides clear, real-time monitoring of your signal.
Output Versatility
Three modes allow seamless integration as a pedal or preamp.
Direct Recording
Built-in analog cabinet simulation simplifies direct-to-interface tracking.
Key Specs
Signal Path Type
Analog
Effect Type
Distortion
Form Factor
Stompbox Pedal
Display Type
OLED
True Bypass
False
Know before you buy
The Nutube provides a genuine vacuum tube response, adding warmth and harmonic richness to the signal. It allows the pedal to react to your playing dynamics much like a traditional tube amplifier would.
Yes. The pedal features three output modes, allowing you to use it as a standard stompbox, a preamp, or a direct-to-interface solution using the built-in analog cabinet simulator.
The OLED display features a real-time oscilloscope that provides a visual representation of your waveform. This helps you see how your EQ and gain settings are affecting the signal shape, making it easier to dial in precise tones.
While it is specifically voiced for tight, saturated metal tones, the Active EQ offers enough flexibility to dial back the aggression. It can handle various high-gain styles, though it is not intended for low-gain or transparent overdrive applications.
No, the cabinet simulator is selectable. You can toggle it off if you are running the pedal into a traditional guitar amplifier, or keep it on when recording directly or plugging into a full-range monitor system.
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