Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Tube Overdrive / Distortion

Venus is a real tube overdrive that brings the magic of a legendary tube-driven circuit into a modern, compact format. Inspired by the most iconic tube overdrive pedal in history.
Venus delivers everything from smooth, bluesy breakup to fully saturated distortion.

Equipped with a high-quality ECC832 tube, Venus offers exceptional dynamic response and tonal flexibility. The three-band EQ provides precise frequency control, while the tube bias knob allows users to shape the compression and saturation of the overdrive. Whether used as a transparent boost or a full-bodied drive, Venus delivers the warmth and harmonic complexity only a real tube circuit can provide.

A switchable line driver/buffer ensures a strong, clear signal throughout the chain, making Venus a reliable choice for both live performances and studio applications. The power-up preset function for the footswitch lets users set their preferred bypass/engage state when powering on the pedal.

Designed for players who crave the richness of a tube-driven circuit without the bulk, Venus is the perfect companion for any setup—from vintage amps to modern pedalboards.

Feutures:

•  Real Tube Overdrive inspired by all pedal and rack versions of the BK Butler Tube Driver.
•  Compact enclosure – less than half the size of classic tube drive units.
• No typical “real tube pedal” compromises
• Standard pedalboard-friendly size and power requirements, unlike many large or high-voltage tube pedals.
• Includes an ECC832 tube (combining half an ECC83 and half an ECC82) for optimal performance.
• Tube bias knob for shaping the overdrive/distortion texture.
• Controls:

Drive: Adjusts tube saturation and sustain.
Bias: Sets tube cathode bias for different tube types or overdrive/distortion textures.
Volume: Controls the output level.
3-band EQ: Hi, Mid, Lo.
Fat/Tight push switch.
Line Driver/Buffer + Booster push switch.

• Internal voltage boost to ±15V DC, replicating the operation of classic tube drive units.
• Also compatible with these tubes: ECC83/12AX7, 5751, ECC81/12AT7, 6072/12AY7, and ECC82/12AU7.
• Click-less true bypass via a high-quality relay.
• Power-up bypass/engage preset function for footswitches.
• Top-mounted jacks.
• Power Supply included
• Use with included Power Supply or 9V DC, 2.1 mm x 5.5 mm, center negative, min. 500 mA
• Maximum current consumption: 400mA.
• Metallic Amber Sand die-cast enclosure.
• Dimensions: 126 x 66 x 57 mm (W x L x H).
• Weight: 317 g.
• Made in Greece.