The Flamma Dist FC06 is a mini distortion pedal from Flamma, a Chinese pedal builder. It offers two voicing modes, HP and LP, true bypass switching, and runs on a 9V DC adapter. Delicious Audio reported the pedal's unveiling in July 2021, describing it as "a new, mini, cute-looking, super-affordable two-mode Distortion pedal simply called Dist"1. Flamma's own product page now lists it as sold out2.
Sound and the OCD comparison
The FC06's two modes give it two distinct voicings, summarized below.
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| HP (High Peak) | Boosts the low end, and can boost high-mid range tones by increasing the amount of drive3 |
| LP | The more open and bright of the two voicings1 |
Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio wrote: "The two modes are simple called 'HP' and 'LP,' one being more open and bright and the other beefier and bassier."1
Pedal of the Day spelled out what the HP mode does: "HP (High Peak) boosts the low end and the ability to boost the high-mid range tones by increasing the amount of drive us"3. In other words, HP leans into the low end and adds high-mid push as you turn up the drive, while LP is the brighter, more open of the two.
The pedal also carries a comparison that follows it around. Delicious Audio put it plainly: "Some say this sounds like a clone of the Fuller OCD."1 That is the Fulltone OCD, a well-known overdrive and distortion circuit. Flamma itself does not make that claim; it is a comparison drawn by players and writers, and the FC06's HP/LP two-mode layout is its own take on the format.
Size, bypass and power
The FC06 is built small. Delicious Audio described a "Very small and compact design"1, and Pedal of the Day's reviewer noted "a size that you can fit in your pocket" alongside the true bypass circuitry3. That makes it a straightforward fit on a crowded distortion pedal board.
What the published write-ups and the maker's listing agree on:
- Two working modes, HP and LP12
- True bypass switching23
- A very small and compact design, small enough to fit in a pocket13
- Power from a DC 9V adapter power supply12
- Listed as sold out on Flamma's own product page2
Flamma's product page lists the FC06 as sold out, so the pedal is not currently available new from the maker2.
Power is simple: the pedal takes a DC 9V adapter power supply2. No battery option or current draw figure is given for it, so a standard 9V DC output from a pedalboard power supply is the way to run it.
Where it sits in Flamma's range
The FC06 was Flamma's two-mode mini distortion in the FC series, introduced by the Chinese pedal builder as "a new, mini, cute-looking, super-affordable two-mode Distortion pedal simply called Dist"1. Players looking at the FC06 today will mostly be finding it secondhand, since the maker's own listing shows it sold out2.
Videos
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Questions
Is the Flamma FC06 true bypass?
Yes. Flamma Innovation's product page lists the FC06 with a true bypass switch, and Delicious Audio's write-up of the pedal says the same. Pedal of the Day's review also noted the true bypass circuitry, pointing out that the pedal is small enough to fit in a pocket, so it can sit on a crowded board without taking up much room.
What power does the Flamma Dist FC06 need?
The FC06 runs on a DC 9V adapter power supply, according to both Flamma Innovation's product page and Delicious Audio's coverage. No battery option or current draw figure is given for the pedal, so plan to use a standard 9V DC adapter output on your pedalboard power supply.
What is the difference between the HP and LP modes?
The FC06 has two working modes, HP and LP. Delicious Audio described one mode as more open and bright and the other as beefier and bassier. Pedal of the Day identified HP as High Peak, saying it boosts the low end and can boost high-mid range tones by increasing the amount of drive.
Is the Flamma FC06 a clone of the Fulltone OCD?
Not exactly, but the comparison has been made. Delicious Audio's write-up of the pedal said that some people hear it as a clone of the Fuller OCD, which is the Fulltone OCD circuit. The pedal is Flamma's own two-mode mini distortion, and the maker does not describe it as a copy of anything.
Is the Flamma FC06 still available?
No. Flamma Innovation's own product page lists the FC06 as sold out, so the pedal is not currently available new from the maker. Flamma has released other distortion pedals since, including the FC19 Black Distortion and the FC20 British Distortion.
Sources (3)
- Flamma Dist FC06 Distortion, Delicious Audio, 2021-07-19
- FLAMMA FC06 Distortion Effects Pedal, Flamma Innovation
- Flamma Innovation FC06 Distortion, Pedal of the Day, 2021-10-08
