The Dophix VENERE is an overdrive pedal from the Italian maker Dophix. Dophix describes it as a "very dynamic Overdrive with three controls: volume, tone and gain," and says the effect covers a wide range: "The effect allows a complete sound selection: from clean to crunch up to a soft distortion."1
The pedal is also sold under another name: Dophix lists it as "VENERE alias Lussuria," meaning it is the same circuit as the Dophix LUSSURIA. If you have read about the Lussuria, you already know this pedal; the VENERE page carries the same controls, specifications and power details.1
What it does and how you control it
The VENERE is a three-knob overdrive. Dophix says the gain control moves the sound from clean through crunch to a soft distortion, so it can serve as a light touch of grit on a clean amp or as a heavier drive sound, without crossing into full distortion territory. The maker says the sound is given "a typical character, thanks to a full level control and tone modulation."1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Volume | Sets the output level of the pedal |
| Tone | Shapes the brightness of the driven signal |
| Gain | Sets the amount of drive, from clean to crunch to soft distortion |
The jacks are 6.3 mm (1/4") and sit on the sides of the enclosure rather than the top, which keeps the pedal's footprint small on a board. At 11 × 6 × 4 cm and 0.286 kg, it is a compact box.1
Power and bypass
The VENERE runs on 9 volts DC, either from an internal battery or from an external stabilized power supply. Current draw is 19mA with the LED on and 500µA in standby, light enough that it is easy on most isolated power supplies.1
To replace the battery, you remove the four screws on the bottom cover; there is no quick-access battery door, so it is a screwdriver job rather than a clip.1
The pedal uses a true bypass switch, which Dophix lists alongside carbon resistors and high quality components as standard choices for its pedals. With true bypass, the signal passes straight through when the pedal is off.1
The VENERE overdrive black limited edition
Alongside the standard VENERE, Dophix offers the VENERE overdrive black, a limited edition of which "only 10 pieces made for the world market," in the maker's words. It carries the same three controls, the same true bypass switching, the same 9V DC power arrangement with 19mA draw (LED on) and 500µA standby, and the same dimensions and weight as the standard pedal.2
| VENERE | VENERE black | |
|---|---|---|
| Edition | Standard | Limited, 10 pieces worldwide |
| Price | €250.00 | €260.00 (original price €280.00) |
| Controls | Volume, tone, gain | Volume, tone, gain |
| Bypass | True bypass | True bypass |
| Power | 9V DC, battery or external supply | 9V DC, battery or external supply |
| Dimensions | 11 × 6 × 4 cm | 11 × 6 × 4 cm |
| Weight | 0.286 kg | 0.286 kg |
Price and availability
Dophix lists the standard VENERE at €250.00, with shipping costs of €10 to Italy and €30 to the EU. The black limited edition is listed at €260.00, marked down from an original price of €280.00, with the same shipping costs.12
Both pedals were announced with an exclusive preview at the NAMM Show 2026 in Los Angeles, and both pages carried a pre-order offer with shipping in one month.12
The VENERE black is a limited edition of 10 pieces for the world market. If you want that specific finish, the maker's own page is the place to check availability, since a run that small can sell through quickly.2
Where it sits in the Dophix lineup
Dophix is an Italian pedal maker whose overdrive range also includes the Michelangelo overdrive/boost, the Michelangelo Overdrive Plus with its three distortion modes and boost section, the compact Michelangelo overdrive mini, and the Dante, a TS-style overdrive. The VENERE, as the alias of the Lussuria, is the maker's straightforward three-knob take on the format, where the Michelangelo family adds boost and mode-switching options.1
What reviewers have said
Dophix describes the VENERE as a very dynamic overdrive with three controls: volume, tone and gain, allowing a complete sound selection from clean to crunch up to a soft distortion.1
News
Questions
Is the Dophix VENERE the same as the Lussuria?
Yes. Dophix lists the VENERE as "VENERE alias Lussuria", so the two names refer to the same overdrive pedal. The VENERE product page carries the same controls, specifications and power details as the pedal sold under the Lussuria name.
Does the Dophix VENERE take a battery?
Yes. The pedal runs on 9 volts DC from an internal battery or an external stabilized power supply. To swap the battery you remove the four screws on the bottom cover, so unlike pedals with a battery door it takes a screwdriver rather than a quick clip.
Is the Dophix VENERE true bypass?
Yes. Dophix specifies a true bypass switch, along with carbon resistors and what the maker calls high quality components, as standard choices for the pedal. When it is off, your signal passes through without the circuit in the way.
How many VENERE overdrive black pedals were made?
The VENERE overdrive black is a limited edition of only 10 pieces made for the world market, according to Dophix. It was previewed exclusively at the NAMM Show 2026 in Los Angeles and offered for pre-order with shipping within one month.
How much does the Dophix VENERE cost?
Dophix lists the standard VENERE at €250.00. The limited black edition is listed at €260.00, marked down from an original price of €280.00. Shipping costs €10 to Italy and €30 to the EU, as stated by the maker.
When does the Dophix VENERE ship?
At the time of the product page's announcement, the VENERE was on pre-order with shipping in one month, following an exclusive preview at the NAMM Show 2026 in Los Angeles. Both the standard and black editions carried the same pre-order status.
Sources (2)
- VENERE overdrive, Dophix (www.dophix.com)
- VENERE overdrive black, Dophix (www.dophix.com)
