Mad Bean Pedals VFE Focus Quick Start Manual

Guitarists have long used tubescreamer-style overdrives as a clean mid boost by turning the gain down and
cranking up the output. The FOCUS is the answer to the search for a better, more versatile mid boost pedal.
Developed in collaboration with Adam "Nolly" Getgood from Periphery, the FOCUS employs variable bass and
treble cut filters for control over top end grit and low frequency saturation, no matter how many strings your
guitar has!
HOW THE Focus CAME TO BE
"My idea for the Focus came from many years of using various overdrive pedals to boost the front end of high-
gain amps, taking advantage of the natural high- and low-end filtering those pedals have, which results in the
unmistakably tightened and smoothed sound heard from countless rock and metal players both live and on
recording. Pretty soon I realised that using this common overdrive EQ and combining it with a clean boost could
accomplish the same result without the unnecessary clipping stage of an overdrive pedal. By making the filters
adjustable, the player could completely fine tune the response of their guitar and amplifier without being stuck
with the fixed filters of their usual boost pedal. I approached Peter at VFE and he understood what I was after
straight away - the Focus was born very soon afterwards."
TIGHT: Sets the frequency roll off point of the variable bass cut. Turn counterclockwise to cut bass frequencies
for a tighter bottom end. RANGE: 70Hz to 1.5kHz.
SMOOTH: Sets the frequency roll off point of the variable treble cut. Turn clockwise to cut treble frequencies for
a smoother top end. RANGE: 320Hz to 7.2kHz.
LEVEL: Sets the gain of the output stage, up to 26dB of extra clean boost!
MIX: Blends between the dry signal (counterclockwise), and the EQ signal (clockwise). Use the blend to roll off
the strength of the bass and treble cuts.
SLOPE: Toggles each band between a 1-pole and 2-pole cut filter. More poles = sharper frequency rolloff.
INTERNAL CONTROL: The internal MAKEUP trimpot sets the makeup gain of the dry signal path. This trimpot
lets you set the relative volume of the EQ and dry signal paths, or you can use it to add even more clean boost
to the dry signal path.
Terms of Use: You are free to use purchased Focus circuit boards for both DIY and small commercial operations. You may
not offer Focus PCBs for resale or as part of a "kit" in a commercial fashion. Peer to peer re-sale is, of course, okay.
From the VFE Website:
http://vfepedals.com/focus.html
VFE Focus
FX TYPE: Ultimate Mid Boost