harmonic percolator pedal Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MKII
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harmonic percolator pedal

harmonic percolator pedal Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MKII

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harmonic percolator pedal Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MKIIFast Free Shipping No Taxes, Duties, Tariffs Free Returns $199 is your absolute final total here for the the Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MKII pedal. This Utility Perkolator is Fredric's latest version of the highly sought after Harmonic Percolator from the 1970s, made famous by Steve Albini of Shellac. This MKII version pedal comes in a new triangular wedge enclosure and has some new features added as well. They added a ring modulator switch,

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$199 is your absolute final/total here for the the Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MKII pedal.

This Utility Perkolator is Fredric's latest version of the highly sought-after Harmonic Percolator from the 1970s, made famous by Steve Albini of Shellac.

This MKII version pedal comes in a new triangular wedge enclosure and has some new features added as well. They added a ring modulator switch, for octavey/splattery overtones. This ring circuit is closely related to the vintage Dan Armstrong Green Ringer effect. Also, on the inside of the pedal, you will find 2 dip switches on the circuit board, to remove the low pass filter if desired (see "CONTROLS" below for details).

Demo Video:
Check out the awesome pedal demo video on this page. Many thanks to Regent Sounds in London for this video!

 

Before we get way into the Utility Perkolator MKII, the next 2 paragraphs simplify the difference between the Fredric Effects Harmonic Percolator and their Utility Perkolator:

Fredric Effects Harmonic Percolator - this clone is the 100% vintage correct circuit, with the hard-to-find, new old-stock vintage components. It has the unpredictability of the vintage Harmonic Percolator on which it is based, with a raucous edge to the sound, and a fizzy decay note.
 
Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator - this is the result of experimenting with the Harmonic Percolator circuit for a few years. It uses lower leakage, old stock USSR germanium transistors, and incorporates a very subtle low pass filter, which takes the fizz out of the decay and makes it generally a "better behaved" Harmonic Percolator. However, it is still capable of some great, full-on fuzz sounds!

 

The Harmonic Percolator is a simple, yet fascinating circuit which readily lends itself to some tweaking. Fredric Effects already builds a faithfully vintage version of the Harmonic Percolator, however their Utility Perkolator MKII takes this circuit in another direction.

Using higher gain, lower leakage Russian Germanium transistors, and a low pass filter which only removes the high-end hisses and glitches associated with the Harmonic Percolator, the Utility Perkolator MKII has a considerably lower noise floor, and more predictable note decay. The result is a tighter and more controllable effect which is still capable of producing the classic Harmonic Percolator sound.

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CONTROLS:

Harmonics:
Controls the gain of the circuit.

Balance:
Controls the overall volume of the effect.

Si-Ge Switch:
Selects 3 diode clipping options.
Up - Silicon clipping for a smoother sound.
Down - Germanium clipping (like the original Harmonic Percolator) for a grittier sound.
Middle - No clipping, for a more open and less "fuzz" sound.
The overall volume will be higher with no signal clipping selected.

New for Version 2...
Ring Switch:
This engages a ring modulator switch, for octavey/splattery overtones. This ring circuit is closely related to the vintage Dan Armstrong Green Ringer effect.

Dip Switches on the circuit board inside the pedal:
R8 bypass, NR on - A simple, yet subtle low pass filter. By default (see photo of the inside), these switches are in the positions OFF, ON = low pass filter engaged. To disengage the filter, you can set these to ON, OFF.

 

MORE INFO:

Power Sources (each sold separately):
This effect is powered by a 9v, center-negative jack (like Boss, and most all other pedals use). Current draw is 10ma. Or it can use a standard 9v battery.

Warranty:
This product comes with the Fredric's 2-year limited warranty.

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Enjoy the upgrades, and get into those classic sounds of Steve Albini and many others, with the Fredric Effects Utility Perkolator MKII.

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Stop complaining about the size and review the actual product! (Rant, Review, & Recipe)
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I was a little hesitant at first to buy this starter size pouch because of the price. I wanted good quality but kept asking myself, "What if I don't like it?" The company offers a 100% refund on their product so I went for it. Problem solved! RANT: The biggest complaint I see from people on here is in regards to the amount you are getting for the price. They are not reviewing the quality of the item within the packaging or the flavor, etc. If you don't review the actual product and focus only on the quantity or packaging, the review is mostly worthless. As consumers, we get enough worthless reviews that are paid for, we don't need more worthless reviews because people only want to focus on the quantity and packaging and not review the quality. All are important in a review but the quality should be what is focused on. Why is that that because it is a smaller size, people feel entitled to receive it for next to nothing? These are probably the same people that pay almost $2 for a 20 oz bottle of soda while the 2 liter bottle is only $1 and they don't bat an eyelash. What they fail to understand is that making smaller sizes like this is not very cost effective for them to make. It probably costs them the same, or close to the same amount of money to purchase the bags they use for this size as it does for a larger size. These sampler sizes don't sell as well either. Unlike the bottle of soda that is "personalized" in size for the consumer to grab and go, this is a product that takes time and effort for the consumer to prepare. It is not meant to be a personalized size. If it were, people would have no problem paying for the convenience. Consumers are so spoiled and don't understand the costs associated with what it takes to import, pay the farmers a fair wage, the manpower and materials it takes to package the product, etc. I can guarantee you however, if a fair wage is not paid, someone is bound to call the 5:00 news! If you want sample sizes, fair wages, and the like, the consumer is going to have to pay for them or the company will go out of business really fast. How many people have purchased an actual vanilla bean? Or saffron? Or truffles? No one seems to have a problem paying a high price for these items but complain about $10 for 30g of quality culinary matcha. Just like those items, a little matcha goes a long way. It depends on how you plan to use it. If you are going to bake with it, buying a starter size is not cost effective for you. If you are using it to make a tea latte, which is why I bought it, this is still gives you enough for 15 lattes that are 16 oz in size making them roughly $1.63 each (my recipe for this is below). Costs will vary depending on your ingredients of choice, and the area you live in. My numbers are based on $10 for 15 servings of this matcha and $0.08 per oz of organic vanilla almond milk in Austin, TX. Go to a coffee shop and you will pay at least $5 for a matcha latte of the same size, which is yet another thing buyers won't complain about. OK, RANT OVER...ON TO THE REVIEW! REVIEW/COMPARISON: I used to hate the taste of Matcha but after years of taste bud readjustment, I decided to give it another try at Starbucks. They use Teavana brand for their lattes which is like Jade Leaf and does not use fillers and is organic. I try to avoid dairy so I used almond milk for my iced latte instead. Neither their tea or almond milk is sweetened so I added 3 pumps of vanilla to their venti size (they usually use 6 if you want it sweetened). Something about their almond milk leaves a bad aftertaste but before that hit, it was really good. Like most people, I can't afford $5 a day for one of these so I decided to buy the powder to make on my own at home (I was a barista in a former life so I often do this with my coffee concoctions too). What I don't like about the Teavana brand is that it is much more expensive ($25 for 40g) and they claim it is ceremonial grade and yet, it looks and tastes exactly like Jade Leaf's culinary grade. In the brief research I did before buying, not a single self-proclaimed matcha aficionado EVER said to use ceremonial grade for a latte. They all very plainly stated that it was NOT for culinary use and that the taste is quite different. It is also higher in chlorophyll so it is a much brighter green color. That begs the question as to why Teavana, which looks and tastes the same as Jade Leaf is labeled ceremonial grade and being used for lattes when it is clearly the same culinary grade. This morning, I made my first iced latte with this stuff from Jade Leaf. Using an organic, vanilla (sweetened) almond milk I found it was perfectly sweet and still had the very slight hint of the bitterness that comes from green tea. No weird almond milk aftertaste like the one from Starbucks. Needless to say, in the end, I will be buying this again in a larger size. It does say to store it in the fridge so that is where mine went when I was done with it. I plan to do a juice fast soon and a few recipes I have seen call for green tea for an extra metabolic and antioxidant boost. I plan to use this instead since it is so much more nutritionally dense than regular tea leaves. RECIPE: They offer some recipe options on their Amazon listing and also on their website, but this was my super simple one that I threw together and was delicious. Iced Matcha Vanilla Almond Latte: 4 oz (1/2 c) hot water (not boiling but barely steaming to help dissolve the matcha easily) 1 tsp Jade Leaf Organic Matcha 12 oz (1-1/2 c) cold vanilla flavored almond milk, or other milk of choice Sweetener of choice, to taste (optional, I don't use any because my almond milk is already sweetened) Ice cubes NOTE: Sweetening options will have to be done at different steps depending on what you are using. If you are using liquid sugars like Torani or homemade simple syrups, those can go in at any time. Honey, agave, coconut nectar, sugar, and artificial sweeteners, should be blended in when you whisk the matcha into the hot water otherwise they will not dissolve properly and will settle at the bottom of the cup. 1. In a glass measuring cup, add 4 oz hot water. 2. Add 1 tsp of matcha powder and whisk together (see note for adding optional sweeteners) 3. Pour into a 16-20 oz cup over a few ice cubes to cool it. 4. Top off with the 12 oz vanilla almond milk (or other milk of choice) and stir to blend. Add more ice if desired. ENJOY Y'ALL!
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Matcha Powder
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
Jade Leaf Matcha has become my go-to matcha powder, and I keep coming back to it time and time again. The quality is consistently great, with a fresh flavor and vibrant green color that mixes well into drinks and recipes. I use it regularly for matcha lattes, smoothies, and even baking, and it always delivers great results. For a culinary-grade matcha, I think the flavor is excellent—not overly bitter and smooth enough to enjoy daily. It blends easily and provides the perfect matcha taste without breaking the budget. I’ve tried other brands over the years, but this is the one I continue to repurchase. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality matcha for everyday use, I highly recommend giving this one a try.
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Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 3.53 oz (Pack of 1)
This matcha has a nice, rich flavor and works really well for lattes. It mixes easily without clumps and the color is vibrant. Good quality for the price and perfect for daily use.
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Matcha
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
I haven’t decided if I really like Matcha, as I got this, just to find that out. I find that the packaging is interesting, and it is best, probably, to store it in the package it comes in. It has a mild flavor, and I am just making tea with it, as I don’t bake any more. It is a bright green powder with a smooth, mild taste, and in a clever package.
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A Premium Matcha Experience for the True Connoisseur
Flavor Name: Culinary, Size: 1.06 oz (Pack of 1)
I recently had the pleasure of trying the Jade Leaf Matcha Organic Premium Ceremonial Grade Matcha Green Tea Powder, and it truly lives up to its reputation as a high-quality product. As someone who enjoys matcha regularly, I was eager to compare this offering to others on the market, and I have to say I was very impressed. The first thing I noticed was the vibrant green color of the powder. It’s a rich, deep green that is indicative of the quality and freshness of the leaves. When prepared, the tea has a smooth, silky texture and a natural sweetness that makes it enjoyable both on its own and as an addition to smoothies or lattes. I appreciate that this matcha doesn’t have the bitterness that can sometimes accompany lesser-quality varieties, making it a perfect choice for ceremonial use or a relaxing daily treat. As a ceremonial grade matcha, it’s clear that Jade Leaf has carefully sourced and processed the tea leaves. The flavor is balanced and complex, with grassy, vegetal notes followed by a subtle sweetness. It has the perfect level of umami, which is an essential characteristic of a high-quality matcha. I’ve tried a variety of brands, but this one stands out for its consistency and superior taste. The packaging is also noteworthy. The resealable bag ensures the matcha stays fresh, which is crucial for preserving its delicate flavor and antioxidants. It’s easy to scoop out the right amount without making a mess, and the instructions on the back are clear and helpful for those new to preparing matcha. Whether you’re a seasoned matcha drinker or new to the world of green tea, this Jade Leaf matcha provides a top-notch experience. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for an authentic, high-quality matcha that delivers excellent taste and a sense of calm and clarity with every sip.
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