Vemuram LAS LUNAS - Distortion

A "period" drive: Vemuram's vision of 1979-1983 rock

The Las Lunas was developed over a long period with a simple (and ambitious) idea: to recreate that typical saturated sound from the late 1970s to early 1980s, the one associated with guitar heroes, pushed amps, and distortion that is both dense and clear. Rather than copying a specific circuit, Vemuram aims here for an aesthetic: sustain, attack, presence in the mix, but also an "organic" feel that remains pleasant under the fingers.
Within the lineup, the Las Lunas positions itself as a premium distortion designed to be shapeable and coherent across a wide variety of rigs. The goal is clear: to give you access to "that" grain, while keeping enough latitude to make it your sound, on your pedalboard, at your volume.

Who is the Las Lunas for? From classic rock to hard rock, without losing dynamics

The Las Lunas will particularly appeal to guitarists seeking an expressive distortion pedal, capable of covering solid rhythms and singing leads without turning into a compression carpet. It suits intermediate to advanced players very well but remains intuitive enough to be mastered quickly thanks to a "one knob, one function" ergonomics.
Style-wise, it excels in classic rock, hard rock, blues-rock, alternative rock, and even punchy pop, whenever you want a drive that fills the space without masking your playing. In the studio, the passive EQ helps fit the distortion into a mix without excessive tweaking. Live, the A/B mode allows switching from a more neutral drive to a more biting texture, depending on the guitar of the night or the venue.

Two modes, a very wide passive EQ: distortion that adapts to your rig

The control section is designed to let you precisely sculpt the saturation behavior. The Level and Gain controls manage output volume and distortion amount respectively, with a very "amp-like" logic: the higher the gain, the longer the sustain and the denser the harmonics.
The heart of the Las Lunas is its 3-band passive equalizer. The Bass control affects the low-end response with a wide enough range to compensate for a lack of bass (a common complaint on some distortions) or, conversely, tighten the lows for more precision. The Tone control shapes the overall character around a mid-centered zone, directly impacting the guitar's place in the mix: brighter and more open, or darker and thicker. Finally, the Treble control focuses on a slightly higher range than usual highs, useful for adding air and bite without making the mids harsh.
The Dist A / Dist B selector changes the pedal's personality: Dist A aims for a warm, balanced, detailed, and relatively neutral drive; Dist B offers a more aggressive, incisive, rich, and characterful sound. To go further, two internal saturation trimmers (one for A, one for B) allow fine adjustment of harmonic distortion: ideal for finding the right level of "grain" depending on your pickups, amp, or how you stack your pedals.

Sound

To the ear, the Las Lunas stands out by its natural and organic side: it doesn't aim to flatten your attack but transforms your signal by adding body, density, and harmonics. In Dist A, you get a broad and clear saturation, perfect for solid rhythms and leads that remain "open." In Dist B, the upper spectrum is more present, with a biting sensation and projection that helps cut through a busy mix.
The passive EQ makes the pedal very "cooperative": you can thicken it for massive riffs, clarify it for complex chords, or simply adjust it to complement your amp rather than contradict it. It also responds very well to playing dynamics (attack, palm mute, vibrato) and can become an excellent stacking platform with a boost or overdrive upstream, to push sustain and presence without losing definition.

Technical specifications

Effects	Distortion	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Brown
EQ	3 channels

Controls	Level, Gain, Bass, Tone, Treble	Dimensions	70 mm (W) x 113 mm (D) x 50 mm (H)
Character selection	Dist. A / Dist. B	Weight	415 g
Internal adjustments	Sat (Saturation) Trimmer A, Sat (Saturation) Trimmer B	SKU	VELAS
Footswitch	On / Off	EAN	4560479550728
Input	6.35mm Jack	Category	Distortion
Output	6.35mm Jack	Documentation	user guide
Battery	9V (type 006P)	Required voltage	9V
Power adapter	9V regulated AC/DC, center negative	Consumption	approximately 6 mA