Abasi Concepts Pathos Distortion – versatile analog distortion pedal co-designed by Tosin Abasi and Brian Wampler, offering Smooth and Edge voicings, a 3-band EQ, true bypass, and top-mounted jacks for modern pedalboard integration.
Crafted to emulate the dynamic feel of American-style tube amps, the Pathos Distortion provides a wide tonal range suited for clean boost, crunchy rhythm, and saturated lead tones. The Smooth voicing delivers a more compressed, fluid response ideal for solos, while the Edge mode offers aggressive attack and bite for rhythm playing. A powerful 3-band EQ, including shelving Bass and Treble controls and a Mid knob, enables precise tone shaping to sit perfectly in any mix.
With relay-based true bypass and soft-touch footswitching, the Pathos ensures silent operation and signal integrity. Top-mounted I/O makes it easy to fit on cramped boards, and its premium components guarantee durability and consistency. Whether you're using a tube amp, solid-state rig, or a modeling system, the Pathos adapts fluidly to your setup, making it a reliable all-around gain solution.
KEY FEATURES
- Designed by Tosin Abasi and Brian Wampler for dynamic, amp-like distortion
- Two switchable voicings: Smooth and Edge
- 3-band EQ with Bass, Mid, and Treble for tonal flexibility
- Top-mounted input and output jacks
- Relay-based true bypass with soft-touch footswitch
- Works with clean amps, dirty amps, or modeling setups
- Compact, pedalboard-friendly form factor
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Pedal Type: Distortion
- Analog/Digital: Analog
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (instrument)
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
- Bypass Switching: True Bypass (Relay-based)
- Power Requirements: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Power Consumption: 30mA
- Battery: 1 x 9V (optional)
- Dimensions (H × W × D): 1.5" × 2.5" × 4.5"
- Manufacturer Part Number: ABASI PATHOS
