Upgraded 808-style Saturation for the Modern Guitarist
Inspired by Maxon’s historic OD-9 and OD808 pedals, the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube ups the ante with a hotter sound and enhanced tonal options. This pedal starts with a circuit that loosely draws from the time-tested Maxon 808 tradition, elevating that formula with the addition of a Mid Enhance knob. This control grants complete command over the 808’s signature midrange boost, kicking up perceived volume and dirt in much the same way that a presence knob would on an amp. And while the 808-style fanatics in the audience may question why an 808-style circuit of all things would require a presence boost, it’s perfect for sharpening up the low-end heft provided by the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube’s Low Boost switch. What’s more, the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube also offers the ability to run at either standard 9V or 18V operation for increased headroom, superior dynamic range, and a rounder response. Whether you’re seeking classic 808-style midrange bite to heat up your blues licks, a flexible dirtbox to pair with your clean platform amp, or raw and raucous saturation, the Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube is all aces.
Expand your sound with Low Boost and Mid Enhance
Historically, 808 pedals are all about midrange. However, while the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube’s circuit is indeed loosely based on the Maxon 808, this pedal’s modern addition of a Low Boost gives you the power to dish out far fuller and fatter tones than any standard 3-knob green overdrive box. Engaging the Low Boost switch utterly transforms the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube’s voice with heaps of full-bodied low end and singing hard-hitting drive via the combination of a lowpass filter and a secondary set of clipping diodes.
The Low Boost setting is perfect for guitarists seeking searing walls of saturated sound. Moreover, Sweetwater’s old-school 808 contingent appreciates how the ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube’s Low Boost setting can be tamed and tweaked to a more traditional 808 sound (albeit much fatter) with this pedal’s presence-like Mid Enhance knob.
Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube Features:
- Inspired by Maxon’s historic OD-9 and OD808 pedals, upgraded with expanded tonal options
- Circuit loosely based on Maxon’s legendary 808 architecture
- Offers straightforward Drive, Level, and Tone controls to dial in your sound from a touch of preamp-pushing boost to liquid-like saturation
- Mid Enhance knob functions much like a presence control, boosting gain, perceived volume, and offering complete control over your midrange punch
- Low Boost mode dramatically changes this pedal’s voice with dense low end and increased gain
- Boasts the ability to run via standard 9V power or 18V power for enhanced headroom and dynamics
- Iconic Maxon enclosure, crafted from heavy-duty metal
- Mechanical true bypass switching ensures your signal remains pure when the pedal is turned off
