What it does
The LD-1's control panel is a four-knob arrangement. MusicRadar described it as having "controls for level, low, mid and high adjustment"1, which gives the player a level control alongside a three-band style EQ section for low, mid and high frequencies. That is a more sculpted control set than a simple one-knob or two-knob distortion, letting a player dial the pedal into a particular amp or room.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Sets the pedal's output level1 |
| Low | Adjusts the low frequencies1 |
| Mid | Adjusts the mid frequencies1 |
| High | Adjusts the high frequencies1 |
As for the sound itself, MusicRadar's writer characterized the pedal in these words1:
"Capable of producing pulverizing low-end, ass-tackling midrange, and your-hair's-on-fire top frequencies"
That is the reviewer's characterization, not a measured specification, but it gives a picture of a pedal voiced across the full frequency range rather than only in the mids.
Outputs and signal handling
The feature that sets the LD-1 apart from most distortion pedals of its type is its output section. It carries amp and mixer outputs that can be used simultaneously1. For a player, that means the same pedal can drive a guitar amp on stage and feed a mixing console or recording interface at the same time, without extra hardware.
The Pete Cornish product page for the LD-1 adds two points about how the pedal behaves in a signal chain2:
- The input impedance is described as "identical to a high quality tube amplifier," which is the maker's way of saying the pedal presents the same kind of load to a guitar's pickups as a tube amp input does2.
- On power, the page notes that "The battery is switched on when you insert the IN / PWR jack"2.
Because the battery is switched on whenever a jack is inserted in the IN / PWR socket, an LD-1 left plugged in will run its battery down. The maker's guidance is to remove the battery for long storage2.
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Questions
Can the Landmine LD-1 feed an amp and a mixer at the same time?
Yes. MusicRadar's report on the pedal describes amp and mixer outputs that can be used simultaneously, so the LD-1 can be run into a guitar amplifier and a recording or PA input at once without needing a separate splitter or isolation box.
Is the Landmine LD-1 analog or digital?
The LD-1 is an analog distortion pedal. MusicRadar introduced it in January 2008 as the LD-1 Landmine analog distortion pedal, and its control set of level, low, mid and high adjustment follows the familiar analog stompbox pattern.
Sources (2)
- The Landmine distortion pedal, MusicRadar, 2008-01-30
- Pete Cornish LD-1, Pete Cornish, 2025