

The Guardian of the Wurm by KMA Audio Machines is a high-gain distortion pedal with a built-in noise gate, designed for electric guitar and bass. It is the next evolution of KMA's top-seller WURM, offering extensive and configurable HM-2 style distortion. The pedal features a Blackmer® VCA-based noise gate that is easy to use and high-performance, providing ultra-fast noise reduction.
Key Features:
- Distortion Pedal with Built-in Noise Gate
- 3 different clipping styles
- Clean Blend for a tight low end
- Highly configurable 4-band Active EQ with variable center frequencies
- 3 distinct types of HIGH MIDS frequency controls
- External Trigger Input for noise gate control from an external source
- FX-Loop between Distortion and Noise-Gate for signal-chain flexibility
- Relay-based soft-switching with variable Gate switching modes
- Made in Berlin, Germany
- Power supply: 9V DC (not included)
- Power consumption: >150mA max
The pedal also includes an internal control for an input filter, signal- trigger source, and noise gate response.
The Guardian of the Wurm is handmade in Germany and is powered by an optional 9V DC power supply with a maximum current draw of over 150mA. It does not support battery operation.
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$264.34
Brand New
$349.99
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$272.47
Brand New
$271.57
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$661.00
Used
$506.80
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