Notice
This is an advanced build and requires a considerable amount of SMD soldering.
Controls
Mixer
- Square – Controls level of square wave fuzz
- Sub – Controls level of subdivided frequency
- Super – Controls level of multiplied frequency
Subdivider
- Sub Interval (Rotary switch) – Sets the interval of subdivided voice
- Sub Root (Toggle switch) – Selects the source of the subdivided root
Multiplier
- Super Interval (Rotary switch) – Sets the interval of the multiplied voice
- Super Root (Toggle switch) – Selects the source of the multiplied voice
Modulation
- Portamento / Vibrato (Toggle switch) – Selects between Portamento / Vibrato pitch modulation
- Modulation Rate – Controls the rate of pitch modulation
Specifications
- Standard 9VDC operation
- Designed for a 125B enclosure with top-mounted jacks
Documentation
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Ross Boylan (verified owner) –
I just finished this and I am SUPER pleased with the result. The build went flawlessly and the pedal looks excellent thanks to the PedalPCB face plate. I’m not totally sure how it compares to the EQD Data Corrupter, but on its own it’s an excellent pedal. The Heterodyne Receiver gives you control of a square wave, an oscillator and a sub-octave which can be combined to fit your taste. This pedal is wacky enough to be unique and interesting but not so out there that it’s not useful. Extra props to PedalPCB for (somehow) fitting this astounding tonal weapon into a 125-B enclosure. Knowing that it will take up less space on my board makes me all the more likely to use it.
A note to people who are intimidated by the SMD soldering: This project was my first time soldering SMDs and I did it by hand with regular soldering iron and a flux pen. It’s not that hard, so don’t be discouraged. Watch a couple of YouTube videos and have a go at it!
nmeadows (verified owner) –
It does what it’s supposed to do… HOWEVER: The Data Corrupter/Super Heterodyne Receiver both have master level pots which this mini version does not have. This is a BIG problem because this unit is punishingly loud, even at the lowest levels. I’ve confirmed with others who have completed this build that it is a very poor design without this master level. I HIGHLY recommend you buy the Super Heterodyne Receiver and not this mini version. The extra space on your pedalboard isn’t worth it, take it from someone who tried.