The Jetter Red Square is a dual-channel overdrive pedal from Jetter Effects. It takes the tones of the company's Red Shift and Helium pedals as a jumping-off point and puts both in a single enclosure, with each channel usable on its own or together with the other1.
Two channels in one box
The Red Shift and Helium channels can be operated independently, and each uses the same control layout as the standalone pedal it is named after. The Red Shift side uses a trio of knobs: volume, gain, and tone. Jetter voices that side for fluid-like gain with a very smooth attack1.
Because both channels live in one pedal, the Red Square can cover the ground of two separate Jetter drives on a board. Players who already know the standalone pedals will find the same control arrangement carried over1.
Price and value
Premier Guitar lists the Red Square at a street price of $249. The review also notes that this comes in $150 less than buying the Red Shift and Helium pedals that inspired it separately1.
How it is built
Premier Guitar reports that the pedal is completely handbuilt in the U.S., right down to cutting the enclosures and etching the circuit boards1.
What reviewers said
Premier Guitar's review summed the pedal up in four words: "Exquisitely articulate overdrive." The same review called it a great-sounding little box1.
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Questions
What is the difference between the Red Shift and Helium channels?
The Red Square carries two channels named after the pedals that inspired it: Red Shift and Helium. The Red Shift side is voiced for fluid-like gain with a very smooth attack, according to Premier Guitar's review. Each channel can be used on its own, and the two can also be run together in the same pedal.
Can the Jalapeño-style channels in the Red Square run together?
Yes. Premier Guitar's review notes that the Red Shift and Helium channels can be operated independently or combined. When used separately, each channel uses the same control layout as the standalone pedal it takes its name from.
How much does the Jetter Red Square cost?
Premier Guitar lists the Red Square at a street price of $249. The review also points out that this comes in $150 less than buying the Red Shift and Helium pedals that inspired it separately.
Where is the Jetter Red Square made?
Premier Guitar reports that the Red Square is completely handbuilt in the U.S., right down to cutting the enclosures and etching the circuit boards.
Sources (1)
- Jetter Red Square Pedal Review, Premier Guitar, 2012-10-08
