Animato

The Animato by Human Gear is a distortion pedal known for its distinct, sharp, and gnarly distortion sound. It features three control knobs for tone, volume, and distortion, similar to the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. The pedal is characterized by its boxy shape and yellow paint finish. The company is recognized for designing all pedals with Italian names, and other pedals produced by Human Gear include the Vivace, Fine, Passionatto, and Essence. The Animato is rare and discontinued, making it typically available in second-hand shops at a high price.

The pedal is comparable to the Boss OS-2 Overdrive/Distortion pedal and has been used by Chris Wolstenholme of Muse. It is noted for its wild and smooth variable range, offering wide flexibility. The effect is most notably heard on songs such as MK Ultra, Hyper Music, Map Of The Problematique, The Dark Side (live), and Blockades.