Dragon Hound

The Dragon Hound by VFE is a dual overdrive + distortion pedal that combines the core circuits from the Alpha Dog and Pale Horse into one unique dirt box. Each circuit has a dedicated drive control, and the blend control can dial in saturated distortion tones that retain the clarity of an overdrive.

Controls:
- A DRIVE: Sets the gain of the Alpha Dog distortion circuit, offering thick, vintage distortion that is dynamic and responsive.
- P DRIVE: Sets the gain of the Pale Horse overdrive circuit, offering smooth, transparent drive with better top-end clarity.
- LEVEL: Sets the gain of the mix stage, providing additional boost capability.
- INTERNAL CONTROL: The internal COMP trimpot sets the compression of the mosfet clipping section in the Pale Horse.
- FAT: A dual-gang control affecting the low-end response of both the Alpha Dog & Pale Horse sides simultaneously.
- FILTER: Controls the post-gain, post-mix treble response, allowing for adjustments to the top-end clarity and bite.
- MIX: Blends between the Pale Horse overdrive and Alpha Dog distortion circuits, enabling the dialing in of a saturated tone with improved clarity and dynamics.

Technical Specifications:
- FX TYPE: Distortion
- Enclosure Size: 1590B
- Current Draw: ~33mA
- DC Supply: 9.42v One Spot

The Dragon Hound is designed to provide a versatile range of overdrive and distortion tones, making it suitable for a wide variety of musical styles and playing techniques. It offers the ability to blend different drive characteristics and control the level of saturation while retaining clarity and dynamics.

For detailed assembly and technical documentation, including schematics, Eagle files, Gerber files, assembly files, and templates, a digital download of a ZIP file with all the necessary documentation is available for personal use.

For further technical assistance and support, users can access the VFE Pedals website and forum for additional information and resources.