Land Devices announces Moonbow filter and overdrive pedal
February 10, 2025 · 2 sources
The Land Devices Moonbow was reported on February 10, 2025, as a filter pedal that places an overdrive after a synth-style filter1. Land Devices listed it for pre-order at $249, and the first batch sold out quickly, according to Guitar Pedal X2.
The filter offers both high pass and low pass modes, with selectable cutoff and resonance for each, and operates between 20Hz and 5kHz1. Guitar Pedal X describes the circuit as dual hi-fidelity resonant filters across a 20Hz to 5kHz cutoff range2. A 0-5V CV input sets control voltage for cutoff12. Delicious Audio reports that the manufacturer advises caution when turning resonance above 70 percent, citing strong oscillating tendencies1.
The overdrive is based on the Land Devices control strip, with a 33dB gain range running from -13dB to +20dB2. Delicious Audio writes that the gain and level controls allow compatibility with both level and line level instruments, and that added saturation introduces harmonics to the filtered tone1. Guitar Pedal X lists the controls as Gain, CV In, Cutoff Frequency, Resonance, Level and a Filter switch between HP and LP2.
"It's available for pre-orders right now on the Land Devices Webstore - where it goes for $249 and equivalent (€242 / £201). The first batch sold out very quickly"
Guitar Pedal X's reviewer called the overdrive "particularly appealingly textured to my ears" and the circuit "beautifully calibrated"2. Delicious Audio framed filter pedals followed by saturation or distortion as potentially effective "tone sculptors"1.