The Caline DCP-08 Nightwolf Overdrive Fuzz is a dual pedal that combines two effects in one box: a fuzz and an overdrive. It is part of Caline's DCP Dual Series, a line of two-in-one pedals. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in August 2021, described it as combining "two of our favorite effects into one box"1.
The two sides
The left side is the fuzz. Pedal of the Day describes it as "a smooth, classic-sounding fuzz" built around a vintage germanium transistor, and notes that with just Volume and Fuzz controls, "it's pretty easy to dial in a great sound in about 5 seconds"1. For more on this effect type, see Fuzz Pedals.
The right side is Caline's Pure Sky Drive, an overdrive whose circuit, per the review, is "based on the popular Timmy Drive"1. It carries more controls than the fuzz side, including an active EQ.
Controls
| Side | Controls |
|---|---|
| Left (fuzz) | Volume, Fuzz1 |
| Right (overdrive) | Volume, Gain, plus an active EQ section with Treble and Bass knobs1 |
A Voice switch lets you select the order in which the two effects run, so you can choose whether the fuzz feeds the overdrive or the other way around1. The order matters when stacking dirt pedals: fuzz into overdrive and overdrive into fuzz behave differently.
The two circuits can be used independently or in tandem, so the Nightwolf works as two separate pedals or as a stacked pair1.
The DCP Dual Series
The Nightwolf is one of the DCP Dual Series pedals from Caline, a maker of guitar pedals. Related Caline pages on this site include the Caline Nightwolf, the Caline Clear Veil and the Caline G-014 Nasty Bear Fuzz1.
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Questions
Can you use both sides of the Caline Nightwolf at the same time?
Yes. Pedal of the Day's review notes that the two circuits can be used independently or in tandem, so you can run the fuzz alone, the overdrive alone, or stack them in one box. A Voice switch lets you select the order in which the two effects run, which changes how they interact when both are on.
Is the Nightwolf's fuzz germanium or silicon?
The fuzz side uses a vintage germanium transistor, according to Pedal of the Day's review. The reviewer describes that side as a smooth, classic-sounding fuzz, controlled simply with Volume and Fuzz knobs.
What circuit is the Nightwolf's overdrive side based on?
The right side of the Nightwolf is Caline's Pure Sky Drive, and Pedal of the Day states that its circuit is based on the popular Timmy Drive. That side carries Volume and Gain controls plus an active EQ section with Treble and Bass knobs.
What is the Caline DCP Dual Series?
The DCP Dual Series is a range of pedals from Caline that combine two effects in a single box. The DCP-08 Nightwolf Overdrive Fuzz is part of that series, pairing a fuzz and an overdrive side by side.
Sources (1)
- Caline DCP-08 Nightwolf Overdrive Fuzz, Pedal of the Day, 2021-08-10
