The Tempest Overdrive was created with Architects legends Adam Christianson and Josh Middleton with the simple goal of creating a super-versatile overdrive/boost solution that would be outstanding at home, in the studio or live. Especially live.
The Tempest was designed as a high output overdrive pedal that would work perfectly pushing ANY amp into the brutal, exacting tone they are renowned for. For crushing uber-tight rhythm tones, have the level up and the gain down, add some gain for lead playing, and your sustain will ring out like never before. Your amp will not believe what is hitting it and your tone will be elevated to all new levels of brutality while keeping the tightest control.
The Temptest could not be easier to control... There are the standard Drive and Level controls, as well as High and Low Pass controls. These are not your regular tone controls, these frequencies are specifically placed to ensure that even at extreme settings, the pedal will do nothing but add to your tone. All jacks are placed top side for tight pedal board applications.
Sow the wind and reap the storm, bring the Tempest.
Level: Adjusts the output of the pedal. The higher you have this, the louder your signal will be and push the input of your amp harder
Gain: The amount of gain, or overdrive, is applied to your signal. The first part of the sweep is pretty clean, you really notice the gain coming in past about 11 o’clock.
Low: Cuts the amount of low end that outputs from the pedal. The more you turn it, the more it cuts... and, don’t ask about what frequency it cuts at, because we like to keep some things to ourselves!
High: Cuts the amount of high end outputted from the pedal. The more you turn it, the more it cuts... and, just like above - we can’t tell you what frequency it is!
Built in U.S.A.;
Designed with, and for, Josh and Adam from Architects;
Highest grade materials selected for superior sound, response and reliability;
Industry Standard 3DPT true bypass mechanical stomp;
I have an old Blackstar HT5 metal that never really had the modern tone I was looking for even with a tube screamer, but paired with the Tempest that thing it woke up!
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Leif
Great overdrive, low and high pass filters help dial in custom overdrive settings for any amp as needed!
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John M.
The dragon is back!
I own a VFE Standout, and I wanted a VFE Dragon. I was happy to read the description of the Tempest because of the similarity to the Dragon. It sounds great!
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Landon B.
Top notch company and pedal
I was amazed with the hex drive and thought I would try this one also and I am super amazed of how good this pedal is both are the best drive pedals I’ve ever used and wouldn’t hesitate to buy another one. I was super happy about how the company treated me and answered all my questions and helped me out. Thank you Fortin and look forward to buying more products from you.
Excellent pedal, that perfectly completes my vintage Marshall Silver Jubilee and Peavey 5150!
Great sound and a lot of fun🤘🤘🤘
Martin K.
Tempest
Great pedal works well with all my high gain stuff mesa rectifier, engl fireball, prs mt15 it easily adjust highs and lows or treble and bass. Awesome
Brittany's M.S.⠀
Tempest
Fortin does it again! Amazing versatile pedal. The Tempest" is an overdrive like no other. The LP and HP filter knobs really set this pedal apart from other overdrive pedals.Will the wife get mad if you buy it? Yes.Will you be happy even after your wife yells at you? Yes.Will this Overdrive sound amazing with the guitar that is also on the way? Hell yes!"
Frequently asked Questions
What is the Tempest?
The Tempest was designed with, and for, Josh and Adam from Architects. It is a clean / dirty boost pedal designed to tighten up your amp, or pedal gain.
What are the two controls on the bottom?
On the left is a low cut, and on the right is a high cut!
Is it just for modern amps and tones?
Not at all, you can use the Tempest to boost any amp that is on the verge of clipping. From vintage Fenders right up to the Evil Pumpkin, the Tempest can bring more and more out of your amp!