Death Drive - Mini

Our mini version of perhaps one of the most hyped pedals ever. Don't get us wrong - it works really well, but get a grip guys!

Essentially a boutique version of Dan Armstrong's Green Ringer Octave-Up circuit feeding into a tweaked Rat with three-way clipping options. The 'original' pedal has a separate post-boost, but we thought it would be nice to have the interesting elements in a small format pedal. You can always stick your favourite boost after it.

As well as the standard Vol, Distortion and Filter controls you have an Octave Level pot to dial in just the right amount of high pitched fun.

We've subbed the hard-to-source FETs used in the in and out buffers as they make absolutely no difference to the tone. Kit can be supplied with LM308N or OP07 - totally up to you. Not a great deal in it to be honest, though the 308 has mojo brownie points. We currently have a small stock of National Semiconductor and RS-branded DIP ICs, and a few National Semiconductor TO-5 metal can units for triple moho points. When they're gone, they're gone.

The kit is supplied with vertical-mount pots which have round shafts, so you'll need set-screw fitting knobs.

If you want the PCB without parts there's a link for that at the bottom of the page.

Partial kit: PCB, all board-mounted components (depending on selected options), pots.

Full kit: As above, plus footswitch and appropriate daughterboard/components for your selected bypass type (see Downloads section for details of those), jack sockets, DC socket, battery snap, hook-up wire, LED.

Enclosure (pre-drilled) is available as an option with full kits, and will not take a battery. Knobs are not included.

Builds are only available with full kits including enclosure and vertical-mount pots. Please choose appropriate knobs.

Inspired by: Life Pedal

Difficulty: Medium

PCB size: 50 x 50mm

Knobs required: 4

Enclosure: 1590B

Direct-Connect compatible (4-way)

Download INSTRUCTION PDF