Arcadiator

The Arcadiator by Parasit Studio is a CMOS-based fuzz pedal designed and hand- built in Umeå, Sweden. It offers a unique set of features, making it a favorite within the DIY community. The pedal is capable of octave down, octave up, pulse width modulation, and alternating octaves modulation, providing a wide range of sonic possibilities.

Technical Specifications:
- Power Supply: The Arcadiator is designed to be used with a 9-volt power supply with a negative center, which is standard for most modern stompboxes. It can also be powered by a 9V battery, with a current draw of approximately 13mA.
- Input/Output: The input jack is located on the right side, same as the DC jack.
- Controls:
- VOLUME: Controls the overall output volume.
- RATE: Controls the speed of the Low-Frequency Oscillation (LFO).
- WIDTH: Controls the Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) or the intensity of the Octave Up.
- BLEND: Blends between the two signal paths.
- Switches:
- MODE: Toggles the octave down on/off and different modulation modes.
- LFO: Turns on/off the modulation, triggered by the guitar input.
- PWM/OCTup: Toggles between Pulse Width Modulated signal or Octave Up.
- OCTAVE: Toggles between one or two octaves down.

General Tips:
- The Arcadiator works best with high-output pickups, and it is recommended to use the neck pickup on your guitar with the treble rolled off for improved octave tracking and increased sustain.
- Playing single notes is more effective than playing chords due to the pedal's octave-based circuit.

The Arcadiator offers a unique and versatile sonic palette, making it suitable for a wide range of musical styles and applications.