Description
From Mythos:
Unlock the Argo circuit
The original Argo design is a tweak on the iconic "COB" circuit which allows players the freedom to balance out the Octave Fuzz sounds with a boosted Clean signal. When you set the Fuzz control and Blend control to minimum the Argo circuit functions as a very useful and musical sounding Booster.
When Mick Taylor from That Pedal Show approached me about having that be a switchable feature I was excited to be able to derive more from a circuit that so many players know and love.
Changing Lanes
At it's core the Argo Boost Deluxe is the same topology as the Argo but the additional Footswitch and Red Boost Knob allow to use the boost portion of the circuit by itself. Instead of pairing a new booster inside this new pedal, think of it as changing lanes inside the pedal.
This allows you to have a pair of gain stages that are perfect in front of a drive pedal or drive amp. The boost lets you increase the overall push, and with the push of the FUZZ footswitch you can unleash the full Argo Octave Fuzz sound.
Just a little Sparkle
Inside the Argo Boost Deluxe there is a HIGHS switch that allows for some more tonal possibilities. In the initial planning for this pedal, Mick has expressed interest in making the boost portion a little brighter overall. Instead of making it a permanent sonic change, we decided to allow players the choice.
The pedal ships stock with the HIGHS switch off. The small switch, when engaged, will add a fine amount of high end sparkle to your signal when using the Boost mode. This bright circuit is not part of the Octave Fuzz sound.
Argo Boost Deluxe Controls
Boost - Adjust the Output when Fuzz Mode is INACTIVE
Volume - Adjusts the output.
Blend - Mix between the boosted clean signal or octave/fuzz sounds. Left for Clean, Right for Fuzz.
Fuzz - Adjusts the amount of fuzz in the signal. The Octave is always present.
On/Off Footswitch - Master On/Off Switch
Fuzz Footswitch - Engages the White Knobs (i.e. Full Argo Octave Fuzz circuit)
Internal HIGHS switch - Adds brightness to the Boost mode
Please note! This is NOT a dual circuit pedal. The Right footswitch turns the unit on/off and the left Fuzz footswitch switches between just boost (red knob) or the entire Argo Octave Fuzz Circuit (white knobs).
When the FUZZ and BLEND knobs are at maximum it can bleed into the Boost mode.