The Flamma FC06 is a mini analog distortion pedal from Flamma Innovation, built in the same compact format as the rest of the company's FC series. It is a small, metal-shelled stompbox with two working modes, HP and LP, and true bypass switching. Flamma describes its sound as an "Ultrawide dynamic range and extraordinary open tube-like drive sound"1.
What the FC06 does
The FC06 is a distortion pedal in the distortion pedals family: it adds gain and sustain to a guitar signal. Flamma's own description points to a tube-like drive character with wide dynamic range, meaning the pedal is voiced to respond to how hard the player digs in1. As an analog mini pedal, it keeps a small footprint on a board while covering the same ground as a full-size distortion unit.
The pedal's two working modes, HP and LP, give it two distortion voicings, and the review coverage describes Volume, Tone and Drive controls for setting level, brightness and amount of gain32.
Size, build and bypass
The FC06 is built around portability. Flamma lists a "Very small and compact design"1, and Pedal of the Day's review put it plainly:
"With true bypass circuitry and a size that you can fit in your pocket"
The enclosure is a metal shell2, and the pedal switches with true bypass, so when it is off, the guitar signal passes through without the circuit in the path132.
History and related pedals
Flamma markets the FC06 as a distortion effects pedal, describing its sound as having "ultrawide dynamic range and extraordinary open tube-like drive sound"1. The pedal carried a list price of $59.00 USD, with a sale price of $39.99 USD1. The pedal is currently listed as sold out1.
Flamma's product page listed the FC06 as sold out as of 26 October 20261.
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Questions
Is the Flamma FC06 true bypass?
Yes. Flamma Innovation's product page lists a true bypass switch, and Delicious Audio's 2021 report on the pedal repeats the same specification. Pedal of the Day's review likewise noted the true bypass circuitry, describing the FC06 as a pedal with true bypass and a size you can fit in your pocket.
What power does the Flamma FC06 use?
The FC06 runs on a DC 9V adapter power supply, according to Flamma Innovation's product page. There is no specification for battery operation, so plan on using a 9V DC adapter with your pedalboard power supply.
What does the HP/LP switch do on the FC06?
HP/LP are the FC06's two working modes. The maker's product page lists Working Modes: HP/LP, and Pedal of the Day's 2021 review covered the pedal's HP and LP distortion modes alongside its Volume, Tone and Drive controls.
Does the Flamma FC06 take a battery?
The maker's product page specifies a DC 9V adapter power supply and does not list battery operation. Treat the FC06 as an adapter-powered pedal.
Sources (3)
- FLAMMA FC06 Distortion Effects Pedal, Flamma Innovation
- Flamma Innovation FC06 Distortion, Pedal of the Day, 2021-10-08
- Flamma Dist FC06 Distortion, Delicious Audio, 2021-07-19
