{"product_id":"jackson-audio-broken-arrow-black","title":"Jackson Audio BROKEN ARROW V2 MIDI BLACK Dynamic Overdrive, EQ \u0026 Gain Cycle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RikWKfL756E\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4ayuUwPdOw8\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BROKEN ARROW is a very flexible overdrive with 4 presets for clipping options, an innovative gain adjustment feature that we call GAIN CYCLE, and a 3 band active EQ for maximum tonal flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo top it off, a boost circuit was added which is the same type of MOSFET boost circuit found on our top selling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jackson.audio\/prism\"\u003ePRISM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePreamp pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBOOST OVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe boost circuit is in its own true bypass loop which means it can be used independently of the DRIVE circuit. The boost circuit in the BROKEN ARROW is a MOSFET based boost much like the AMP MODE found in our best selling\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jackson.audio\/prism\"\u003ePRISM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePreamp pedal. With 4 different BOOST presets are available, each preset is EQ’d slightly differently to allow it to alter how it interacts with the overdrive circuit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– YELLOW LED: Bright Boost. Very useful for creating a thinner sound or when boosting a thick sounding overdrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– GREEN LED: Mid Boost. Not as thin as the yellow mode, the green mode allows more lows and takes on the character of a mid boost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– AQUA LED: Tailored Boost. Most people will find this a perfect setting that will complement most any overdrive setting in the BROKEN ARROW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– BLUE LED: Full Range. No tonal colouring here! Just your guitars natural tone!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo select a boost preset, press and hold the BOOST footswitch for more than 1 second and boost program mode will become active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/01.gif?v=1556757313\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: When boost programming mode is exited, the selected boost preset is written to the internal EEPROM on the microprocessor and that will become your default boost setting when the boost is engaged even after you power cycle the BROKEN ARROW.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDip Switch!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTND BOOST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Our version of the MOSFET boost. Same tone, no noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALT BOOST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– Modified version of the MOSFET boost. Same tone, slightly more gain, crackles when you turn the knob.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/02.gif?v=1556757348\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOVERDRIVE OVERVIEW\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BROKEN ARROW allows for 4 different presets of clipping diodes which themselves drastically alter the tone and feel of the way the overdrive clips and distorts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– GREEN: Classic Screamer. Two symmetrical silicon diodes give the classic drive and compression that the Tube Screamer is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– MAGENTA: Asymmetric Clipping. Three asymmetric silicon diodes will clip the top and bottom portions of your guitars waveform differently resulting in a more complex and interesting tone. This sounds great when laying down aggressive rhythm parts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 3\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– BLUE: Symmetrical Clipping. Four symmetric silicon diodes will clip the top and bottom portions of your guitars waveform evenly which gives a more focused and direct tone. One notable pedal that uses this style of clipping is the Timmy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreset 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e– AMBER: Vintage Marshall. Two RED LED’s are used to symmetrically clip the top and bottom portions of your guitars waveform evenly. The LED’s allow MUCH higher headroom so your tone will stay more open and less compressed much like a vintage Marshall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/03.gif?v=1556757379\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGAIN CYCLE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGAIN CYCLE takes the GAIN knob setting, which selects your maximum gain, and divides that level of gain into 4 equal parts. Say for instance you have your GAIN knob set at the maximum setting or in other words, 100% gain. Every time you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epress both footswitches simultaneously\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, the gain of the pedal will jump up 25% until you get to 100%. The following press after 100% will cause the gain cycle to start again at 25%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTIP\u003c\/strong\u003e: Add the BOOST to push the overdrive even harder for endless sustain!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s important to remember that GAIN CYCLE setting #4 (100%) will be as much gain as you have the GAIN knob set for. Think of the GAIN knob on the BROKEN ARROW as your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003emaximum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egain with each GAIN CYCLE setting being a percentage of that maximum value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container column-min-height col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/files\/04.gif?v=1556757448\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"position-relative overflow-hidden margin-top-30px no-padding sm-no-padding xs-no-padding\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth col-sm-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc-column-innner-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brightness of the DRIVE led will change to let you know which percentage of gain you have selected. The higher the percentage, the brighter the DRIVE led.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e3-BAND ACTIVE EQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the legendary \u003cstrong\u003eBaxandall EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e that is featured in countless studio EQ’s, the BROKEN ARROW EQ takes this circuit and tailors it for guitarists! We spent tons of time on this EQ dialing it in so it would hit all the frequencies that guitarists need to adjust, and then sweetened it by removing the ear fatiguing highs and lows that can appear at extreme settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio grade EQ with High Bandwidth and Flat Response at 12:00\u003cbr\u003e+\/- 12dB Boost\/Cut per control\u003cbr\u003eCenter Detents on the pots that make it easier to get back to a neutral or flat response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Jackson Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31917136576570,"sku":"480135","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1764\/4443\/products\/jackson-audio-broken-arrow-v2-midi-black-dynamic-overdrive-eq-gain-cycle-480135-gsus4-720675.jpg?v=1741204412","url":"https:\/\/gsus4.com.au\/en-us\/products\/jackson-audio-broken-arrow-black","provider":"Gsus4","version":"1.0","type":"link"}