DSM & Humboldt Black Clouds Distortion Drive, Preamp, Booster Pedal

High-gain lead distortion that stays quiet, with a built-in noise gate. The DSM & Humboldt Black Clouds is a distortion, preamp and booster pedal designed from scratch for aggressive lead and rhythm tones. Its X-Gate passive noise gate cuts silent passages instantly, and a dual boost gives you more gain and volume for solos.

Why customers choose it

• Quiet high gain: X-Gate passive noise gate chops silence instantly – great for tight chugs and breakdowns.
• Dual boost: Pre Boost adds 0-30 dB input gain with a slight mid lift; Master Boost adds 0-20 dB clean output.
• Clean boost too: Master Boost still works when the drive is bypassed.
• Powerful EQ: 3-band EQ: Bass +/-10 dB below 300 Hz, Mids +/-12 dB 300 Hz-2 kHz, Treble +/-15 dB above 2 kHz.
• Matches your pickups: Pre Tone balances lows and highs going into the drive.
• Three modes: adapts to almost any setup.

Who it is for

Metal, djent, hard rock and lead guitar players, and anyone who wants a high-gain pedal that stays quiet between notes.

Specifications

Good to know

• X-Gate also adds a little crossover distortion for extra texture.
• Use Master Boost alone as a clean booster when the distortion is off.