Electronic Audio Experiments Limelight V2

Electronic Audio Experiments Limelight V2

Dual Channel Overdrive

Limelight is a dual channel overdrive developed in collaboration with LA-based punk band Touche Amore. The distinctive bright, clear tones of guitarists Nick Steinhardt and Clayton Stevens form the foundation of TA’s impassioned brand of post-hardcore, letting their riffs morph effortlessly between serene clean passages and cacophonous blast beats. This pedal was originally developed to commemorate the release of their 2020 LP, Lament, but since earned its place in a wide variety of guitar rigs spanning genres.

In preparation for the recording of Lament, we worked with Nick and Clayton to create a new op amp overdrive with equal parts aggression and chime. While loosely based in the “breaker” lineage, we made significant changes to the circuit for superior articulation and a much wider range of gain. An independent front-end boost rounds out the package, perfect for adding power to clean tones or pushing the overdrive side into heavy distortion. While the primary goal was to help the band sound like their best selves, Limelight has a tone for everyone.

Main Features:

• Dual Channel Overdrive Pedal
• Loosely based on the Blues Breaker Circuit with superior articulation and wider gain range
• Developed in collaboration with LA-based punk band Touche Amore
• Independent Front-end boost up to +21 dB
• Offers distinctive bright and clear drive tones
• Can be operated at 18V for more headroom and clarity
• Relay Switching with True Bypass
• Powered by opt. 9V DC PSU
          (2.1 mm center negative, 80 mA current draw)