KMA Machines Guardian Of The Wurm Distortion Effects Pedal - KMA-GOTW

It requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative plug. Current draw is approximately 100mA. A power supply is not included.

While optimized for high-gain metal tones, its versatile EQ and gain controls allow it to be dialed back for aggressive rock or punk sounds. However, its core design leans heavily towards extreme genres.

The pedal features an ultra-fast VCA-based noise gate that activates when your signal drops below a set threshold, effectively silencing unwanted background noise and hum. This is crucial for maintaining clarity during fast, percussive playing styles.

The parametric EQ allows you to precisely control the frequency, gain, and bandwidth (Q) of specific frequency ranges, enabling detailed tonal shaping beyond standard bass, mid, and treble controls.

The stereo FX loop allows you to insert external effects pedals into the signal path of the Guardian Of The Wurm. This is useful for routing certain effects after the distortion (like reverb or delay) or before it for different tonal characteristics.

Yes, the Guardian Of The Wurm is specifically designed to evoke the iconic, aggressive 'chainsaw' distortion sound associated with the Boss HM-2 pedal, often sought after for Swedish death metal.

Check all cable connections, ensure the pedal is powered on, and verify the correct input/output jacks are used. Test with different cables and power supply.

Ensure the noise gate is properly adjusted. Check for ground loop issues with your power supply and other connected gear. Try a different power supply or noise reduction pedal.

Adjust the parametric EQ controls to refine the mid-range and treble frequencies. Ensure the noise gate isn't set too high, which can sometimes affect clarity.

Verify that the cables connected to the FX loop send and return are correctly wired and functional. Ensure the effects pedals within the loop are powered on and set to line level.