Matt Pike Signature Masochist

The Matt Pike Signature Masochist transforms suffering into sonic power, delivering tones crafted for those who demand more from their sound. Its circuits wield distinct pain: “Adverto” focuses on midrange precision, while “Ecce” unlocks overwhelming, crushing force. Combined, they offer a journey through suffering toward unparalleled sonic mastery.

‘Adverto’: The Modified Harmonic Energizer

The Adverto circuit isn’t just an overdrive—it’s a scalpel of sound. Based on the vintage Harmonic Energizer, this circuit is designed to hone in on Matt Pike’s signature midrange tones, delivering the snarling, focused frequencies that define his riffs in High on Fire and Sleep. The midrange aggression is the key—gnarly and cutting, it ensures that your tone won’t just sit in the mix, but will slice through it with merciless precision. This circuit is where pain becomes focus. Every control reflects the brutal intent behind this design: Saw, Whip, Gag, and Hack.

• Saw (Frequency): This control lets you saw through the frequency spectrum, dialing in the perfect midrange cut. Aim lower for deep, throbbing resonance, or push higher for ear-splitting aggression. The sweet spot lies in the midrange—the snarling, biting tones that form the core of Pike’s sound—where the riff commands attention, forcing everything else aside.
• Whip (Bandwidth): Tighten or loosen the frequency focus with Whip. Narrow the bandwidth for a sharp, piercing attack—like the crack of a whip—or widen it for a broader, bruising assault that spreads the pain across your tone. The tighter the whip, the deeper it cuts.
• Gag (Volume): Gag controls how much of this brutal frequency assault you unleash. Keep it dialed down to create tension, or crank it to flood your signal chain with overwhelming force, suffocating everything else in the mix.
• Hack (Gain): This is where the real pain begins. Hack drives the circuit into gritty, saturated overdrive, forcing every frequency to grind and bite. The harder you push, the nastier it becomes—the sound of an amp driven to the breaking point, wailing in agony. The more you hack, the more it bleeds.

The Adverto circuit is all about midrange mastery—where the riff reigns supreme. Whether you use it to sharpen your leads or to grind out gnarly rhythm tones, it delivers the signature mid-forward aggression that makes Matt Pike’s playing instantly recognizable. Engage Adverto, and your signal will cut through the heaviest of mixes, leaving everything else gasping in its wake.