The Warm Audio Throne of Tone (WA-TOT) is a dual-sided, British-inspired overdrive pedal that brings together two legendary mid-gain amp-style overdrive voices in a single, highly versatile unit. Designed as a tribute to two iconic circuits that helped define transparent, amplifier-like overdrive, Throne of Tone delivers a wide range of boost, overdrive, and distortion tones with extensive control for shaping each side of the pedal.
Both channels feature modified versions of the classic circuit designs, giving guitarists access to distinctive vintage-inspired tones as well as increased gain and drive options. The result is a flexible overdrive platform that can work as a subtle tone enhancer, a dynamic amp-like drive, or a more aggressive distortion.
Two Independent Overdrive Sides
Each side of the Throne of Tone includes its own Volume, Gain, Tone, and Presence controls, along with independent voicing, drive mode, gain level, and on/off switches.
The Voicing selector lets you choose between:
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Blues – based on the character of the early classic circuit
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King – based on the later boutique-inspired variation
The Gain Level selector provides high- and low-gain options, while the Drive Mode selector allows each side to operate as an Overdrive, Distortion, or Boost.
A dedicated Presence control on each side provides additional upper-mid shaping, helping maintain clarity and definition when increasing gain or adjusting darker-sounding tones.
Advanced Rig Integration
The Throne of Tone includes several features designed for flexible pedalboard setups. A global Voltage Boost circuit doubles the internal operating voltage to increase headroom and output capability. The FX Order Swap control allows you to instantly reverse the order of the two overdrive sections.
A top-mounted Send/Return loop provides a convenient way to insert additional pedals or an entire effects chain between the two sides.
Key Features:
- Dual-sided British-inspired overdrive pedal
- Two classic amp-in-a-box-style voicings in one pedal
- Independent controls for each overdrive side
- Blues and King voicing selections
- High- and low-gain options
- Overdrive, Distortion, and Boost modes
- Individual Presence controls for upper-mid shaping
- Global voltage doubling for increased headroom
- FX Order Swap for flexible signal routing
- Send/Return loop between the two pedal sections
- Buffered, rig-ready design
- 5-year warranty
Controls & Connectivity
Per Side:
- Volume
- Gain
- Tone
- Presence
- Voicing Select
- Drive Mode Select
- Gain Level Select
- On/Off
Global:
- Voltage Boost
- FX Order Swap
Connections:
- 1/4" mono input
- 1/4" mono output
- Unbalanced Send/Return jacks
- 9V center-negative power input
Technical Specifications:
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Model: WA-TOT
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Dimensions: 6.75" W × 5" H × 2.63" D
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Weight: 2.4 lbs
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Power: 9V center-negative
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Power Consumption: 24mA standard / 43mA boosted
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Input Sensitivity: 1MΩ
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Maximum Output Level: +7.1 dBu @ 9V / +14.6 dBu @ 18V
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ICs: 4 ICs, including JRC4580 and TL072 op-amps
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Diodes: 24
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Voltage Circuit: Dual-switch capacitor voltage doubler
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Warranty: 5 years
The Warm Audio Throne of Tone is an excellent choice for guitarists who want multiple classic-inspired British overdrive sounds in one pedal, with enough routing, gain, voicing, and voltage options to integrate seamlessly into complex professional pedalboard setups.
