Distortion (High-gain distortion with parametric EQ + noise gate) · $269.99
The KMA Machines Guardian of the Wurm is an analog high-gain distortion with parametric EQ + noise gate pedal based on the HM-2-derived high-gain distortion, 4-band active parametric EQ, Blackmer VCA noise gate, with Drive, Tone, 4-band active EQ with variable center freqs, Clean Blend, Gate Threshold; internal DIP for trigger source/input filter/gate response controls, made in Germany. From $269.99.
| Category | Distortion (High-gain distortion with parametric EQ + noise gate) |
| Circuit / based on | HM-2-derived high-gain distortion, 4-band active parametric EQ, Blackmer VCA noise gate |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | Drive, Tone, 4-band active EQ with variable center freqs, Clean Blend, Gate Threshold; internal DIP for trigger source/input filter/gate response |
| Switches | EQ-style selector (HM-II/KMA/BOTH), Clipping selector (Silicon/Asymmetric/Off) |
| Footswitches | 2 |
| Bypass | True Bypass, relay soft switching |
| True bypass | Yes |
| Power | 9V DC center negative 2.1mm |
| Power draw | 150 mA |
| Dimensions | 60mm H x 146mm W x 121mm D |
| Weight | 520g |
| Country of manufacture | Germany |
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