{"product_id":"formula-b-eighty-master-v2-422748","title":"Eighty Master V2","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA \"British 80's\" distortion designed as a true amp channel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Formula B \u003cstrong\u003eEighty Master V2\u003c\/strong\u003e follows the great tradition of \"amp-in-a-box\" distortions: the goal is not just to add gain but to recreate the feel of a \u003cstrong\u003ebig British 80's amp drive channel\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its punchy mids, clear attack, and that ideal \"master volume\" vibe perfect for riffs and leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this V2 version, the approach is firmly focused on \u003cstrong\u003epedalboard efficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e : two distinct gain stages, extended EQ, and a Presence (Modeling) control that lets you dial in brightness and articulation according to your signal chain (guitar, pickups, amp, speaker, IR, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is it for? From hard-hitting rock to hard rock, live and studio\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eighty Master V2 is aimed at guitarists seeking a \u003cstrong\u003estructured, powerful, and versatile distortion\u003c\/strong\u003e capable of delivering solid rhythm parts and leads that hold their note without collapsing in the mix. It suits both intermediate players (looking for a \"ready-to-play\" sound) and seasoned musicians who finely sculpt their tone depending on guitar and amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIts natural playgrounds are \u003cstrong\u003erock\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ehard rock\u003c\/strong\u003e, classic rock, traditional heavy, punk rock, and more broadly anything requiring \u003cstrong\u003etight riffs\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esinging solos\u003c\/strong\u003e. On stage, it excels at switching from tight crunch to denser saturation with a single tap. In the studio, the EQ and Presence help lock the guitar's place in the spectrum without multiplying takes or corrections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls and ergonomics: two gains, full EQ, and ultra-effective presence\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pedal offers a simple and highly practical layout: one footswitch to \u003cstrong\u003eactivate\/deactivate\u003c\/strong\u003e the effect, and a second to \u003cstrong\u003eswitch channels\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cstrong\u003eGain 1\u003c\/strong\u003e targets a compact, precise crunch, ideal for articulated rhythms and heavy riffs without excessive saturation. \u003cstrong\u003eGain 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (indicated by the blue LED) pushes further: a richer high-gain distortion with more sustain for leads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo shape your tone, you have a \u003cstrong\u003e3-band EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e (Bass, Mids, Highs) and a \u003cstrong\u003eModeling (Presence)\u003c\/strong\u003e control acting like a presence: it opens up the upper spectrum, adds clarity, and helps adapt the pedal to your amp's character (too dark, too bright, too mid-heavy, etc.). The \u003cstrong\u003eVolume\u003c\/strong\u003e knob allows precise output level adjustment, whether to stay unity gain or to push a clean channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRegarding integration, the \u003cstrong\u003etrue bypass\u003c\/strong\u003e reassures purists, and the standard format power supply makes life easier on a modern pedalboard: a classic 9V DC adapter is all you need for daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Eighty Master V2 delivers a distortion with a \u003cstrong\u003eBritish grain\u003c\/strong\u003e : firm lows, mids that bite just right, and an attack that remains clear even as gain rises. On channel 1, you get a \u003cstrong\u003etight crunch\u003c\/strong\u003e that retains dynamics and handles palm-muting very well, perfect for punchy rock rhythms. 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