Crazy Tube Circuits Rapture Amp-Style Overdrive Pedal
The Crazy Tube Circuits Rapture takes the complete amplifier-inspired drive section of the acclaimed Triptychon and delivers it in a dedicated standalone overdrive pedal, with expanded control over gain, headroom and playing dynamics.
Designed to capture the feel of a classic tube amplifier pushed into its sweet spot, Rapture delivers rich harmonic content, natural compression and exceptional touch sensitivity. From subtle clean enhancement and edge-of-breakup tones to warm, expressive overdrive, it responds naturally to your playing rather than imposing a fixed character on your sound.
Whether you’re looking for an always-on foundation drive, a responsive low-gain overdrive or the perfect companion for stacking with other pedals, Rapture brings the organic response of a pushed tube amp to your pedalboard.
The Triptychon Drive Circuit – Now Standalone
At the heart of Rapture is the original Triptychon amplifier-foundation circuit, retaining its distinctive dynamic response and smooth transition from clean to breakup.
With both MORE and MOD switches in their lower positions, Rapture reproduces the original Triptychon drive circuit.
Two additional interactive switches expand its capabilities, allowing you to explore different levels of gain, compression and headroom while preserving the fundamental character of the original circuit.
MORE & MOD – Shape Your Drive
MORE Switch
Extends the available gain range, pushing the circuit into more saturated and assertive overdrive territory. Its response interacts directly with the Drive control and MOD switch, offering different levels of intensity depending on your settings.
MOD Switch
Changes the circuit’s clipping response to deliver a more open, dynamic feel with increased headroom. Think of the response of a tube amplifier with an expanded power section and a more substantial output transformer.
Together, these switches offer flexible control over how the pedal responds to your playing, from open and dynamic to compressed and driven.
Your Always-On Tone Foundation
Rapture is designed to complement your existing guitar and amplifier rather than overpower their natural character.
At lower gain settings, it adds subtle harmonic richness and warmth. Increase the Drive control and the pedal gradually transitions into smooth, expressive breakup, responding to your picking intensity and guitar volume.
It also works exceptionally well alongside other overdrive, boost and fuzz pedals, making it a versatile foundation for gain stacking.
Experiment with placing Rapture before or after your other drives, or even after modulation and time-based effects to discover new tonal possibilities.
Key Features
- Complete Triptychon amplifier-inspired drive circuit in a standalone pedal
- Low-to-mild overdrive with natural tube amp-style response
- Rich harmonics, organic compression and exceptional touch sensitivity
- Smooth transition from clean enhancement to edge-of-breakup overdrive
- MORE toggle expands the available gain and saturation
- MOD toggle adjusts clipping behaviour for a more open, dynamic response
- Interactive switches provide flexible gain staging and headroom control
- Three intuitive controls: Drive, Tone and Master
- Ideal for always-on tone enhancement and stacking with other drive pedals
- Relay-based true bypass with soft-click footswitch
- Operates on 9–18V DC for flexible power options
- Distinctive Eden Gold die-cast enclosure
- Designed and handcrafted in Athens, Greece