Alairex HALO Overdrive PedalItem ID: HALOGuitar Overdrive Pedal with Two Channels; Bass, Contour, Presence, Saturation, and Shape Controls; Bypass; and 9V or DC Operation Yes, It's In Stock!
This item is available for immediate delivery. You'll enjoy the fastest delivery time in the industry with our centrally-located warehouse and latest shipping cut-off times.
Get More Value From Sweetwater
From Our Research Team:Get Satisfying Tube Overdrive Through Any Amp!The Alairex HALO guitar overdrive pedal gives you realistic tube amp overdrive - through any amp. There have been precious few solid state pedals that really nail the essence of tube amp overdrive. HALO does just that, bringing out elusive even-order harmonics - the desirable, sweet-sounding ones produced by real tubes - to give you satisfying amp-like overdrive that responds beautifully to your pick attack. HALO caresses your notes with a harmonious, aurally satisfying vibe that you won't want to be caught without. Experience how easy it is to nail your unique signature sound through any amp, with the Alairex HALO Overdrive Pedal.Alairex HALO Overdrive Pedal at a Glance:
HALO serves up even-order harmonic distortion (the good stuff) The Alairex HALO overdrive pedal serves up even-order harmonic distortion - the kind you want. Hit a chord or note - as it sustains, HALO brings out the 2nd, 4th, and higher harmonics, juicing your sound with agreeable overtones. Hit a heavily saturated power chord - at first you'll hear just the fundamentals; as the notes sustain and bloom, HALO's ear-candy overtones start to reveal themselves - increasing mass and supplying a gorgeously harmonious, aurally pleasing sound. Once you play through HALO, you won't want to be without it - ever. HALO is sensitive to your touch Just like a thoroughbred tube amp, Alairex's HALO overdrive pedal is sensitive to your pick attack and guitar volume pot. You can elicit harder overdrive by leaning into notes or diming your guitar's volume knob. And Alairex has fitted HALO with many of the same controls you'll find on your finer tube amps, as well. HALO sports two channels (footswitchable, naturally), in addition to bass, contour, presence, saturation, and shape controls. It's like having an awesome-sounding tube amp that you can carry around in your gig bag. Nail your signature sound through any amp Keep the Alairex HALO overdrive pedal in your guitar gig bag and you'll always be ready to take the stage, wherever you are. Often times, you may find yourself having to play through whatever amp happens to be available - even a (gasp) solid state amp. With HALO, you can simply plug in, and start playing. It's truly awesome being able to take your signature "tube" guitar sound with you. Alairex HALO Overdrive Pedal Features:
Nail your signature sound through any amp, with the Alairex HALO Overdrive Pedal!
Can We Help?Sweetwater's friendly and knowledgeable Sales Engineers are regarded as the most experienced and educated professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. As your personal contact here at Sweetwater, they are available to provide personalized advice any time you need it.Call toll-free (800) 222-4700 or E-mail us Reviewsbased on 4 reviewsA Most Excellent Overdrive Pedal
by David L. from Northern CA
The title says it all, really. This is easily the reference standard by which most other overdrive/distortion pedals will be judged. This pedal is very easy to use and responds beautifully to your pla... read more [+]ying. You can get just about any conceivable overdriven sound you want from blues to heavy metal. Use a clean boost pedal before the HALO and get excellent controlled feedback effects. Do yourself a favor and get this pedal and your music and your mojo will thank you. close [-]
November 30, 2012 Music Background: Semi Pro, playing in a band Halo Overdrive 'sent fromheaven'
by John K. Karros from Randolph,N.J.
Although i went to school with the developer ( he taught me guitar when i was in high school) i felt i was taking a chance because of the price & the fact that some effects just sound different with... read more [+] certain amp/guitar configurations. The Halo is a real treat to play & delivers consistent impressive tone. Especially with clean fenders, previously a real challenge to get good even & dirty tone from. The Halo's ' blue' channel boosts your amp signal & is a fine overdrive that goes from sparkling to pretty grainy. then the red channel picks up with slightly more power & huge distortion response. but probably the real kicker besides the 3 band shared EQ & center tone knob is the saturation/shape switches which either dial in a cleaner signal,a nice warm saturated signal or harmonic saturation that has hot overdriven tone on top of either full open chords or single picked notes. Strats & Tele's really benefit from the Halo getting impressive classic tones easily. from Clapton to Blackmore ,Beck, Gilmour & SRV. Plug in hum-buckers & your really biting like Gibbons,Santana, Page even Grohl. & this unit plays well with others effects. I am currently using a Flashback delay & Ross compressor, a Coronna chorus & MXR tremelo & they all come in loud & clear throught the input of the amps. It does feedback a little at higher volumes & there is some residual noise so I suggest a noise-gate but that maybe because of the close proximity of my guitar to the amp.(15 feet) @ half volume. I tested on a 75' twin reverb, a 64' Blonde Bandmaster , a Marshal DSL 50 & finally an Orange dual terror. All seven of my guitars performed perfectly. I have dumped three pedals from my board, replacing them w/ Halo. it has improved my tone 10 fold & that is the root of all good playing ,Tone. Alex was always known for his impeccable tone & outstanding playing. Now he has figured a way to deliver great tone from any guitar/amp configuration through this exceptional overdrive/distortion pedal that gives the guitarist the first & most important tool when playing, Tone! close [-]
August 27, 2012 Music Background: Former guitarist/singer for Indie rock band, Marblehead (90-98) amatuer solo recording hobbyist Second to none !
by Steve from
Buy this pedal ! The array of tones and gain levels you can get with this amazing pedal will be a welcome asset to your board ! From sweet gentle, creamy overdrive to full bore highly saturated gai... read more [+]n...you have it all in the HALO. It maintains the integrity of your guitars tone and is very transparent at high gain levels, even with complex jazz chords !! Probably the most transparent OD/Distortion pedal I've heard. Alex is a great guy that cares about his customers. And as the previous reviewer stated, the customer service from Alairex and Sweetwater make this a winning combination. If you're crazy about your tone then BUY THIS PEDAL. The tone junkie in you will be thankful. close [-]
June 14, 2012 Music Background: Amp In A Box
by Ernie from CA, United States
Does not color your sound but provides bite and OD the way you want it.June 13, 2012 Music Background: 45 playing guitar Add some clipping if you like, symmetrical or asymmetrical. Allows you set two distinct sounds and switch between... read more [+] so it can provide you with three complete amp channels(clean, one & two) in the one box. I have many OD pedals. This is without a doubt the most organic, reactive OD ever. Play quietly and it ODs quietly. Thrash away and it bangs with you. Never any mud, either. Clear ringing harmonics throughout. Add to that Alairex & Sweetwaters Customer Service and you have one of the best combinations possible. close [-]
Mike, Cheney, WA Also popular
Alairex HALO Overdrive Pedal
Buy Today, MakeSweetwater's Flexible Payment Plan is a convenient, interest-free way to buy gear now and stretch your purchase across three budget-friendly payments. Simply choose the "3 Easy Payments" option in your cart, and we'll divide your purchase amount into three convenient payments, billed to your current MasterCard, Visa, Discover, or American Express card. There is a $10 processing fee for using this service, and your billing address must be in the United States to be eligible. It's just another way we make shopping at Sweetwater easy and convenient!Get your Alairex HALO Overdrive Pedal now and spread out the payments!This program is subject to credit approval. We will pull a copy of your credit report to approve your application. |