I could definitely hear the "fuzz type" character coming in, even early on the gain dial. Reminds me of a cranked brownface fender or jtm45 a bit. Some of the first tones you dialed in sound perfect for slide work to my ears. Great pedal! That Maxon ain't no slouch either.
Indeed it has that quality of a CAE 3 or even OD100, to it. Wonder if it is because of the EL34s. Into a 6L6 amp I think it would sound completely different
Hey Mike, I just bought this this morning (4 am I get up a little early) then several hours later to pops up on your channel.... looking forward to it.
“Copy” i know that’s the popular thing to say, but it’s not really any closer to an SD9 in sound, than a Tube Screamer is. And the JanRay sounds really good. Timmy sounds good. They sound similar… not the same? BUT if we asked someone on the street to hear the difference between a Soldano and a Matchless, they likely couldn’t, so we’re working in a very fine margin.
Really love the tone, it has depth compared to the SD9 variants I have heard and that signature Vemuram dynamic response. I will be getting one to go next to my Jan Ray into my Suhr Bella.
Why do you use the Sm57, when you have the Soyuz? The 57 will add extra raspiness and harsh sound. I don’t own a Soyuz, but from the TH-cam clips, it sounds perfect on it’s own.
Dang it sounds amazing... how much is this? It sounds great with that spring reverb. I have one in a Rectoverb 25 that would sound great with this pedal I figure
It sounds best with the tone nob low 👍 Seems to lose its swampy soul with the tone up I could have some fun with this though, ever try It with p-90's ?
Similar to the Maxon, but ‘sweeter.’ That 5% difference makes all the difference in the world. I had never wanted an SD9, but you’re selling me on the Vemuram. Maybe it’s that you’re using a Les Paul and most demos I’ve seen for SD9s are with Strats(?). Dang-now I want this, but I thought I was done buying pedals…. Wish I could play like that.
While I am generally not a fan of uber-priced gain pedals, I preferred the sound of the Vemuram to the Ibanez....but would need to A/B them myself to see if I could hear, or feel anything that would make me say "OK, I'll spend on an uber-priced gain box".
Man, .... - do another demo using a Hot Rod deluxe or a Blues Deville or something that the average Joe might have !.. everything sounds great coming through that Bogner thing !!! 😳
Unlike all the Dumble clone pedals of late this thing seems a bit pulled back on the sustain. The chord you hit in the beginning had great note to note definition.
I have a Shanks Od which I think is quite similar, but this seems to have more gain. I like it a lot. But I saw the Budi G from Vemuram the other day and that seems like a more versatile pedal, the problem is finding one to try! And they are really expensive!
Waiting for my butta’ machine but that’s one reason why I always went back to my SD-9, it’s kinda between a distortion and a fuzz. The unwound strings sound fatter with those types of pedals. My old ibanez sd-9 had a Keith Richard rhythm thing. The newer 9 series Maxons are fatter. Maybe my old Ibanez was a fluke. But I’ve been looking for an SD-9 like pedal without the issues…maybe better eq/tone control with a midrange control maybe???
My board is currently in a state of completely taken apart. I think I prefer the good ol' SD9, but the Butter is cool. It almost has a more fuzzy and scooped character Thant the SD9.
Solid review, nice comparisons, and great playing as usual. They look slick, but even if it is 5%... which is debatable at best, it simply isn't worth that absurd markup for a clone of an SD9. I know, I know... "it's tweaked" or modified.... allegedly. They said that about the Jan Ray and that was an objective lie. The Jan Ray is a part for part exact clone of the Timmy, with the only difference being that the pots turn in different directions... for an absurd premium. I've A/Bd them, seen the inside, and the schematic is identical. It doesn't sound better and they stole the circuit. It's not an homage. It's an exact clone. Maybe this one actually has minor tweaks, & maybe it doesn't, but putting a pretty enclosure on someone else's pedal doesn't make it worth a cent more to an overwhelming majority of players without skin in the game. Now the guy who drops $400 for a clone, and the guy getting a percentage off of Vemuram using his endorsement to sell them... sure. It probably matters to them. Ultimately folks have the prerogative to spend money however they please, including on magical unicorn tears in a box to put on a pedalboard.
I’ve had 2 Timmys and a Tim… I spent a lot of time A/B-ing my Timmy with a Jan Ray trying to match it. I wanted keep the Timmy to flip the Jan Ray for something else. The Jan Ray just sounded better, it’s punchier and smoother. I also tried a King Tone Blues power. It comes close, but it has some mids that can’t be dialed out. Works great with a Strat. But the Jan Ray and Shanks ODS-1 sound great with all of my guitars: Les Paul, Strat, Tele, and Jazzmaster.
The Timmy is more expensive than the Jan Ray, so what is the issue? No we aren't discussing the MXR variant. Talking about the hand made pedals. The Landeau sounds so much fuller than the Maxon SD9. Grittier, more responsive. Definitely worth the price if you are a serious musician.
@@Musicsports, say you aren’t a serious musician, without actually saying it… On no planet is the actual Timmy more expensive than these snake oil pedals. You must not be familiar with Reverb or Paul C Cochrane. The Vemuram Jan Ray cost $175 more than the actual Timmy V3 that it rips off.
Thank you for going out of the way to mic up an actual amp and get some real life sound going. Maybe I'm alone in this but everybody demos stuff on modeling / IRs these days which just isn't helpful at all.
That pedal is a tank compared to 90% of the stuff on the market. All Vemuram pedals are built for the stage. And....the pedal lists at $385. Stop complaining.
Doesn’t ML like to stack this, then back off in the guitar volume, or is that Scott Henderson? Have you heard Tom Segura’s bit on “69?” Do yourself a favor
Aren't pedals great? In 50 yrs of live playing I've never played with one where the knobs automatically turn to the precise point where you want them. Hey. A NEW IDEA. How about a pedal with NO KNOBS. Turn it on and get a certain effect and actually control it with your guitar? What an idea! Heard it here first.
![What About The SD9 Sonic Distortion? [Ibanez, Maxon/Analogman, Vemuram Butter Machine & TWA SH9]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/c3Atroyn-kc/mqdefault.jpg)
Its kind a like a vai jemini orange side, its fuzzy but has this thick, buttery and muffled tone, its good
Because that sounds absolutely fantastic man
Love how it growls when you dig in. Great pedal.
Yes Michael! That pedal is the buttermachine! Sounds killer! I know Landau very good. That's his tone!
You added a ton of value comparing to the others. Really appreciate the time you put into doing this.
I'm so proud of you man that's awesome
Hey Mike, first and foremost, awesome playin'! The Landau sounds great, but today you made everything sound great. Thanks.
Love all your videos Michael you're the best!
Thanks so much Tom!
Sounds incredible, Vemuram
I've been eagerly waiting for a demo of the Vemuram Michael Landau Distortion Pedal,
and your video delivered!
The tone is out of this world.
I could definitely hear the "fuzz type" character coming in, even early on the gain dial. Reminds me of a cranked brownface fender or jtm45 a bit. Some of the first tones you dialed in sound perfect for slide work to my ears. Great pedal! That Maxon ain't no slouch either.
I kinda hate how much i like how it sounds... my wallet aint gonna be happy about it...
I hit like as soon as I saw the serial hahah...didn't even need to wait to hear it :)
Indeed it has that quality of a CAE 3 or even OD100, to it. Wonder if it is because of the EL34s. Into a 6L6 amp I think it would sound completely different
Great yet another drive pedal I now need. Thanks my friend!!
Butter is right, wow. That thing is nice and warm just like butter should be on a roll. I have been wanting a good warm OD.
damn, i want this in my chain for dub techno chords, love the sound
Wow, does sound like Landau. Nice playing too. Probably won't sound that good when I play it.
Sounds great with the gain at zero
You're playin that thing like butta.....Sounds great !
Um damn! Great tones
Hey Mike, I just bought this this morning (4 am I get up a little early) then several hours later to pops up on your channel.... looking forward to it.
Sounds KILLER ! Love it ! 🤩🤘
Amazing pedal!!! 😮
Sounds absolutely killer Michael!! Have to look into this little tone box👍👍
Dig it!!
I have the Jan Ray, Shanks, Budi G and Myriad fuzz...bloomin brilliant pedals; only one drawback though, I'm now broke.
What is the best for David Gilmour type of sound?
Michael, Very nice review. They make some incredible pedals at an even more incredible price. The Bog is truly a great pedal platform.
uhh just 500 bucks again 😂😂
That Bogner is confirmed to be sounding extra juicy!!!
It's an SD9 copy machine and Jan Ray is also a Timmy copy machine. The first difference is the brass case. I agree that marketing is good.
You need to check your ears.
“Copy” i know that’s the popular thing to say, but it’s not really any closer to an SD9 in sound, than a Tube Screamer is. And the JanRay sounds really good. Timmy sounds good. They sound similar… not the same? BUT if we asked someone on the street to hear the difference between a Soldano and a Matchless, they likely couldn’t, so we’re working in a very fine margin.
always!!!!@@BigHairyGuitars
And Coke is the same as Kirkland cola….
Always dig your Vids
Really love the tone, it has depth compared to the SD9 variants I have heard and that signature Vemuram dynamic response. I will be getting one to go next to my Jan Ray into my Suhr Bella.
great, the maxon sounds almost faceless in comparison. well made, thx!
Sweet Meat!
Have you used the Budi G ? I cannot stop turning it on.
love it.
Pedal sounds great but it’s the fingers you got there that are the real star
It would be nice, if you have the chance, to compare this pedal against the Scott Henderson SH9 witch is another sd9 with upgrades.
Why do you use the Sm57, when you have the Soyuz? The 57 will add extra raspiness and harsh sound. I don’t own a Soyuz, but from the TH-cam clips, it sounds perfect on it’s own.
Thats fking superb
Awesome demo (always)! Great pedal but 519 CAD here in Canada is way too much for a single pedal…
Awesome demo. How does the clean (green) channel on the 50w Bogner compare to that of the 101b 100w Ecstasy?
Dang it sounds amazing... how much is this? It sounds great with that spring reverb. I have one in a Rectoverb 25 that would sound great with this pedal I figure
It sounds best with the tone nob low 👍
Seems to lose its swampy soul with the tone up
I could have some fun with this though, ever try
It with p-90's ?
Is it honestly a $400 pedal?it does sound sweet with your Shabat.
Similar to the Maxon, but ‘sweeter.’ That 5% difference makes all the difference in the world. I had never wanted an SD9, but you’re selling me on the Vemuram. Maybe it’s that you’re using a Les Paul and most demos I’ve seen for SD9s are with Strats(?). Dang-now I want this, but I thought I was done buying pedals…. Wish I could play like that.
While I am generally not a fan of uber-priced gain pedals, I preferred the sound of the Vemuram to the Ibanez....but would need to A/B them myself to see if I could hear, or feel anything that would make me say "OK, I'll spend on an uber-priced gain box".
Nice!
Man, .... - do another demo using a Hot Rod deluxe or a Blues Deville or something that the average Joe might have !.. everything sounds great coming through that Bogner thing !!! 😳
Unlike all the Dumble clone pedals of late this thing seems a bit pulled back on the sustain. The chord you hit in the beginning had great note to note definition.
How do you like those api channel strips?
I have a Shanks Od which I think is quite similar, but this seems to have more gain. I like it a lot. But I saw the Budi G from Vemuram the other day and that seems like a more versatile pedal, the problem is finding one to try! And they are really expensive!
What kind of circuit is it? Tubescreamer?
Waiting for my butta’ machine but that’s one reason why I always went back to my SD-9, it’s kinda between a distortion and a fuzz. The unwound strings sound fatter with those types of pedals. My old ibanez sd-9 had a Keith Richard rhythm thing. The newer 9 series Maxons are fatter. Maybe my old Ibanez was a fluke. But I’ve been looking for an SD-9 like pedal without the issues…maybe better eq/tone control with a midrange control maybe???
NICE
Am I the only one who likes maxon the most?😃
no, you're not
Hm… to me the SD9 still sounds great. No need for the Landau pedal..
But the Jan Ray I like a lot
I got mine in today. Nice demo! What do you think of that Soyuz 1973? I have heard great things about it and Dave mentioned it the other day too.
So did it make it to your board?
My board is currently in a state of completely taken apart. I think I prefer the good ol' SD9, but the Butter is cool. It almost has a more fuzzy and scooped character Thant the SD9.
Reminds me of a Steve Vai lead kind of tone
I'm a huge sd9 fan. Always on my board. Do you think it's worth switching pedals?
No. I actually like the SD9 better. The Butter is cool though. It’s a fuzzier more scooped version of the SD9
Is that an R8? I’ve been highly considering getting one of those or a custom. Thoughts?
Couple grand overpriced for mediocre guitar players who wank on their boomer riffs in their bedroom. In other words genuine "trash"
I prefer the tone of the Signature pedal..
Wow, that’s chewy!
0:32 niccce
S/N… Nice
I Thing something is missing I the mids?
The Maxon Is the winner for me
You're directly responsible for a hole in my bank account
The sd9 was the best, even though it wasn't as tweakable. It's not all bad to be good at just one thing.
I knew you would get one of these lol
For the sound I’M looking for, I think the Landau sounds - by FAR - the best…but other’s opinions may be different. I’m just buying for me…😬
I kindly remind you that's a 475 euro, 3 knobs overdrive.
I have an original SD9 which is absolutely very similar…great demo….
Gonna take me until I’m 90 to catch up on buying pedals, especially expensive ones! 🙄😝
100%, it's like that scene in I Love Lucy with chocolates coming down the conveyer belt!
Thought you dumped your SD-9 ?
I bought it again! Haha! The day after I shipped it out
price is just a joke..i hope..😂
I don't like distortions, but for this one I make an exception
Is it worth $200 more than an SD-9? :) Nice demo! Cheers, D
So you’re the one… I was heading to LA Vintage but it was sold.
I’ll have to wait
ha! There were at least 10 left when I got mine.
Nice 3534 with the full size look lol
👍I Think that is the best SD9 clone ever
Well there's also the Tonic distortion from XTS that sounds really good. And it has a full Eq too.
Seems fatter and more scooped compared to the Jan Ray that had more midrange. Guess I’ll need the Butter Machine add to my lonely Jan Ray.
Well that doesn’t suck.. does Vemuram make a bad pedal?
Solid review, nice comparisons, and great playing as usual. They look slick, but even if it is 5%... which is debatable at best, it simply isn't worth that absurd markup for a clone of an SD9. I know, I know... "it's tweaked" or modified.... allegedly. They said that about the Jan Ray and that was an objective lie. The Jan Ray is a part for part exact clone of the Timmy, with the only difference being that the pots turn in different directions... for an absurd premium. I've A/Bd them, seen the inside, and the schematic is identical. It doesn't sound better and they stole the circuit. It's not an homage. It's an exact clone. Maybe this one actually has minor tweaks, & maybe it doesn't, but putting a pretty enclosure on someone else's pedal doesn't make it worth a cent more to an overwhelming majority of players without skin in the game. Now the guy who drops $400 for a clone, and the guy getting a percentage off of Vemuram using his endorsement to sell them... sure. It probably matters to them. Ultimately folks have the prerogative to spend money however they please, including on magical unicorn tears in a box to put on a pedalboard.
Solid points, that said I have never gotten a Timmy to sound like the Jan Ray I have into my Suhr Bella. The Jan Ray has a slicker silkier tone.
I’ve had 2 Timmys and a Tim… I spent a lot of time A/B-ing my Timmy with a Jan Ray trying to match it. I wanted keep the Timmy to flip the Jan Ray for something else. The Jan Ray just sounded better, it’s punchier and smoother. I also tried a King Tone Blues power. It comes close, but it has some mids that can’t be dialed out. Works great with a Strat. But the Jan Ray and Shanks ODS-1 sound great with all of my guitars: Les Paul, Strat, Tele, and Jazzmaster.
The Timmy is more expensive than the Jan Ray, so what is the issue? No we aren't discussing the MXR variant. Talking about the hand made pedals. The Landeau sounds so much fuller than the Maxon SD9. Grittier, more responsive. Definitely worth the price if you are a serious musician.
@@Musicsports, say you aren’t a serious musician, without actually saying it…
On no planet is the actual Timmy more expensive than these snake oil pedals. You must not be familiar with Reverb or Paul C Cochrane. The Vemuram Jan Ray cost $175 more than the actual Timmy V3 that it rips off.
Thank you for going out of the way to mic up an actual amp and get some real life sound going. Maybe I'm alone in this but everybody demos stuff on modeling / IRs these days which just isn't helpful at all.
I didn't hear you say how you were recording to a microphone capture box just Faking It On a simulator what's going on man
I know you're going to comment I hope not as sassy as last time but you still didn't quite explain what you're actually recording with
Howdy. The whole signal chain is written on the screen in the upper left. Pedal to head to 412 catured by some mics.
You had a great 69 facing BM... is that possible?
ahahah Tube Screamer continues to be a king
Pedal sounds great, but I will have to stick with my Way Huge Geisha Drive.
Definitly less midrange...definitly a lot more money!
Sounds great but $500 for a distortion pedal ??!! That effin insane lol..
Not bad... but can it chug? 😊😅
It cannot.
Don’t want it to chug…
$50 worth pedal + landau logo = $500 worth pedal
If we're just talking about parts, all pedals should cost $30 and amps should cost $500.
That pedal is a tank compared to 90% of the stuff on the market. All Vemuram pedals are built for the stage. And....the pedal lists at $385. Stop complaining.
Doesn’t ML like to stack this, then back off in the guitar volume, or is that Scott Henderson?
Have you heard Tom Segura’s bit on “69?” Do yourself a favor
Verla Points
Aren't pedals great? In 50 yrs of live playing I've never played with one where the knobs automatically turn to the precise point where you want them. Hey. A NEW IDEA. How about a pedal with NO KNOBS. Turn it on and get a certain effect and actually control it with your guitar? What an idea! Heard it here first.
I love how much it sound like my *used $50 Boss SD-1* , nearly identical.
Ya, I bet your Squire sounds better than a Fender Custom Shop too.
@@Musicsports ya got me.
Sd9 for me is better
I only use pedals priced above $500. I put none of this cheap shit on my $15,000 pedalboard that I take out to my $100 gigs. ;-0
You pedalboard is a reflection of your inner worth.
You ruined it man I hope they're going to still pay you for this thing