Technology, Craftsmanship and Innovation

True Bypass

Serious musicians are highly selective in their guitar and amp choices. After all, it's the foundation of their tone. Adding effects to their signal chain is done with great care and consideration. And when they turn off an effects pedal, they need to know it's not creating undesirable noise or coloring the unique character of their tone. In a true bypass pedal, the signal passes straight through the box when the effect is bypassed (Figure 1). When it's on, it's on. When it's off, it's off. All HardWire pedals feature true bypass.

 

High Voltage Operation

With the high-output pickups found on some electric guitars, it's not unusual to hear clipping when playing through an effects pedal. This occurs when the voltage range produced by a guitar's pickup is greater than the operating voltage of the effects pedal -- normally limited to the voltage supplied by the effect's battery or power supply. HardWire pedals incorporate special circuitry that increases the operating voltage headroom above that of the typical pedal. As such, HardWire pedals benefit a wider range of guitars and are also at home in an amplifier's effects loop.

 

 

Constant Voltage Output

Guitarists know that battery-powered effects typically perform their best with a fresh battery. As the voltage of the battery decreases, effects can become gritty and distorted. With HardWire pedals, the same circuitry that boosts the voltage also keeps it constant throughout the life of the battery. From sound check to the final bow, HardWire pedals perform flawlessly.

 

 

Meticulous Craftsmanship

Extreme Performance Pedals represent the DigiTech commitment to quality and attention to subtle details. In addition to technical enhancements like true bypass and high voltage operation, all HardWire feature rugged, all-metal construction; a wide, stage-stable footprint; durable, custom-machined metal knobs for a sure grip; and precision potentiometers that guarantee knob positions will stay intact. HardWire reflects an unprecedented level of craftsmanship that DigiTech is proud to introduce into the world of effects pedals.

True Innovation

Anti-Skid Pad & Pedalboard Pad

Each HardWire™ pedal is equipped with a rugged, removable rubber anti-skid pad to ensure your pedal remains where you put it. Each pedal is also furnished with a Velcro-like pad to secure your pedal to a pedalboard.

 

Stomplock™

This unique new device fits snugly over HardWire knobs to protect your finely-tuned settings from the drops, bumps and kicks that inevitably take place when you and your pedal perform.

 

 

Glow-In-The-Dark Label

Fumbling on a dimly-lit stage for the right pedal is a thing of the past with this indispensable asset--now your HardWire pedal will be clearly in sight from dusk till dawn.