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CLASSIC ANALOGUE TONES, REFINED MODERN CONTROL=20
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Introducing Thorn Soundlabs' new =E2=80=9CFlex=E2=80=9D range of pedals. W=
ith nine
models, including two aimed squarely at bass, this lineup stands out
immediately for its unique controls and its broad approach to shaping tone.
Even before diving into each pedal, you'll notice controls you don't
usually see on stompboxes. Terms like Damping and Headroom are printed
right on the facades, and they're more than just cosmetic.=20
Damping cuts boomy low-end frequencies, letting players add sag for
vintage-style looseness or tighten things up for modern precision. Most
pedals force a fixed low-end response, but Thorn gives you that choice on
every drive, fuzz, and boost.=20
Headroom is another key tool. At lower settings, it compresses and reins
in the sound. At higher settings, it opens up, but unlike an amp,
increasing headroom here doesn't reduce gain; it actually nudges it upward.
It's a unique twist that gives Thorn pedals a very different feel under the
fingers.
BASSTARD
One of the most anticipated pedals in the Flex lineup is the Basstard.=20
Bassists have been calling for new drive tones for years, and Thorn has
answered with a machine that offers both individuality and flexibility.
Every player can craft their own sound or dial in tones reminiscent of
their favourite artists.=20
A 3-band EQ and Mid Freq switch let you set your foundation, while a blend
knob allows you to mix in just the right amount of grit. Designed to behave
like an amp, it also includes subtle but important options like tube class
and clipping type controls, features you feel as much as hear.=20
Already on tour in the bass section of Michael Schenker, the Basstard was
proving itself worldwide even before its official release.
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MAGMA
A tagline on the pedal itself reads =E2=80=9CFlex Metal Distortion=
=E2=80=9D, and
that's exactly what Magma delivers.=20
Alongside the signature Thorn controls of Damping and Headroom, which
tighten the lows and reshape the gain's character, Magma adds mid-frequency
control and a built-in noise gate.=20
Scooping or boosting the mids defines so many metal tones, and that
flexibility makes Magma an obvious draw. But it's not just a one-trick
high-gain pedal. Run it into a clean amp and it can serve up '80s
hair-metal tones, or pair it with a tube amp on the edge of break-up, and
it sings. The Headroom control is particularly effective here, changing the
gain structure in a way that feels natural and amp-like.=20
Most importantly, Magma somehow manages to sound different in every
player's hands, a rare quality in high-gain pedals.
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BAD CASH
Bad Cash takes on low-gain overdrive with some unusual tools. It includes
an AB/A amp-class switch, a 3-band EQ, presence control, and both
symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping. On paper, it's a bluesy, amp-like
overdrive, but in practice, it's much more.=20
Most low-gain pedals can push an amp, but Bad Cash gives you finer
control. Damping defines exactly how tight the low end sits, while Headroom
adjusts the gain structure with precision.=20
Keep the drive low and the volume high, and it transforms a good high-gain
amp into something special, letting you sculpt compression and response in
a way most pedals can't touch.
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BLACK SWAMP
The Black Swamp keeps surprising us. By now, it's clear that Thorn's Flex
concept allows for wide tonal variety, but this pedal pushes it further. It
delivers fuzz tones with a huge range of textures.=20
From smooth '60s fuzz to Foxx-like velcro rips, Muffy walls of gain,
modern rock crunch, and even doom-level saturation, the Black Swamp covers
it all. The key is in the Damping, Mid Freq control, and mode switches,
which change clipping and overall character.=20
Few fuzz pedals attempt this much, and fewer still succeed across the
board, but Black Swamp makes every setting feel usable.
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SILVER SPURS
Silver Spurs sits humbly between Bad Cash and Magma, and though it's one
of the simplest pedals in the Flex range, it's earned plenty of praise.
Why? Because it nails the sound of a famously exclusive British amp.=20
Its tones are brighter than the average British stack, leaning slightly
toward American overdrive, but the EQ and shaping tools give players room
to tailor it. Whether chasing AC/DC crunch or RHCP snap, Silver Spurs has
it covered.=20
For a certain type of player, this straightforward drive could be the
clear favourite of the bunch.
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TREMONATOR
The Tremonator is currently Thorn's only modulation pedal, and its design
steps outside the standard tremolo formula.=20
A Multiplier knob lets you set the general tempo range quickly, while Rate
fine-tunes it. Add in tap tempo, and it's flexible for live use as well.=20
It also brings in studio-style tricks. Switch between sine and sawtooth
waves for smooth or choppy pulses, then use the symmetry knob to offset
them.=20
The result is not just unique rhythmic feels, but familiar tremolo, the
kind that makes you suddenly realise, =E2=80=9Cso that's how they got that =
sound
on my favourite record.=E2=80=9D
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THE FREAQ
The FreaQ may be the most useful pedal in the range, and also the most
affordable. It combines a boost and an EQ, effectively giving any rig two
extra channels.=20
On the boost side, you can adjust the level, and use Damping to control
low-end response. On the EQ side, you select a frequency between 220 Hz and
3.4 kHz and cut or boost as suits your rig.=20
Together, the two sides can tighten a boomy amp, carve space for vocals in
a mix, or add punch for solos.=20
It's a clever blend of utility and tone shaping that makes The FreaQ more
exciting than other boost/EQ pedals.
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STEAM & STEAM BASS
Steam and Steam Bass share the same layout, tuned for guitar and bass,
respectively.=20
At first glance, they look straightforward, with familiar Threshold,
Amount, Attack, and Release controls. But Thorn has added more nuance with
a Detail knob that dials back in specific frequencies of your core tone,
avoiding the blunt wet/dry balance found on most blend controls.=20
Add Auto mode, which adjusts Attack and Release dynamically as you play,
and these pedals feel alive rather than clinical.=20
For players who usually avoid compression pedals, Steam and Steam Bass
could change that, offering natural, musical control at competitive price
points.
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A complete toolbox, ready to experiment
=20
With their striking designs and inventive approaches, Thorn Soundlabs'
Flex pedals are built to push boundaries while remaining player-friendly.
Slightly wider than an average compact pedal but with top-mounted jacks,
they take up no more board space. Drives and boosts can run at 9-18V,
offering more headroom and flexibility.=20
It doesn't take long to dial in familiar tones or stumble on something
entirely new, and the pedals pair together naturally. From fuzz to tremolo
to compression, the Flex series feels like a complete toolbox for players
ready to experiment.
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<h1 style=3D"text-align: center;"><a href=3D"http://www.htdpro.=
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<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;">
<p style=3D"text-align: left;">Introducing Thorn Soundlabs&rsqu=
o; new “Flex” range of pedals. With nine models, including two =
aimed squarely at bass, this lineup stands out immediately for its unique c=
ontrols and its broad approach to shaping tone. <br />
<br />
Even before diving into each pedal, you’ll notice control=
s you don’t usually see on stompboxes. Terms like Damping and Headroo=
m are printed right on the facades, and they’re more than just cosmet=
ic. <br />
<br />
Damping cuts boomy low-end frequencies, letting players add sag=
for vintage-style looseness or tighten things up for modern precision. Mos=
t pedals force a fixed low-end response, but Thorn gives you that choice on=
every drive, fuzz, and boost. <br />
<br />
Headroom is another key tool. At lower settings, it compresses =
and reins in the sound. At higher settings, it opens up, but unlike an amp,=
increasing headroom here doesn’t reduce gain; it actually nudges it =
upward. It’s a unique twist that gives Thorn pedals a very different =
feel under the fingers.</p>
<p style=3D"text-align: left;"><br />
<br />
<strong>BASSTARD</strong></p>
<p>One of the most anticipated pedals in the Flex lineup is the=
Basstard. <br />
<br />
Bassists have been calling for new drive tones for years, and T=
horn has answered with a machine that offers both individuality and flexibi=
lity. Every player can craft their own sound or dial in tones reminiscent o=
f their favourite artists. <br />
<br />
A 3-band EQ and Mid Freq switch let you set your foundation, wh=
ile a blend knob allows you to mix in just the right amount of grit. Design=
ed to behave like an amp, it also includes subtle but important options lik=
e tube class and clipping type controls, features you feel as much as hear.=
<br />
<br />
Already on tour in the bass section of Michael Schenker, the Ba=
sstard was proving itself worldwide even before its official release.</p>
</div>
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a>
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<strong>MAGMA</strong>
<p>A tagline on the pedal itself reads “Flex Metal Distor=
tion”, and that’s exactly what Magma delivers. <br />
<br />
Alongside the signature Thorn controls of Damping and Headroom,=
which tighten the lows and reshape the gain’s character, Magma adds =
mid-frequency control and a built-in noise gate. <br />
<br />
Scooping or boosting the mids defines so many metal tones, and =
that flexibility makes Magma an obvious draw. But it’s not just a one=
-trick high-gain pedal. Run it into a clean amp and it can serve up ’=
80s hair-metal tones, or pair it with a tube amp on the edge of break-up, a=
nd it sings. The Headroom control is particularly effective here, changing =
the gain structure in a way that feels natural and amp-like. <br />
<br />
Most importantly, Magma somehow manages to sound different in e=
very player’s hands, a rare quality in high-gain pedals.</p>
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>
<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;"><strong>BAD=
CASH</strong>
<p>Bad Cash takes on low-gain overdrive with some unusual tools=
. It includes an AB/A amp-class switch, a 3-band EQ, presence control, and =
both symmetrical and asymmetrical clipping. On paper, it’s a bluesy, =
amp-like overdrive, but in practice, it’s much more. <br />
<br />
Most low-gain pedals can push an amp, but Bad Cash gives you fi=
ner control. Damping defines exactly how tight the low end sits, while Head=
room adjusts the gain structure with precision. <br />
<br />
Keep the drive low and the volume high, and it transforms a goo=
d high-gain amp into something special, letting you sculpt compression and =
response in a way most pedals can’t touch.</p>
<a href=3D"http://www.htdpro.com/phplist/lists_en/lt.php?tid=3D=
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/><br />
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<p><strong>BLACK SWAMP</strong></p>
<p>The Black Swamp keeps surprising us. By now, it’s clea=
r that Thorn’s Flex concept allows for wide tonal variety, but this p=
edal pushes it further. It delivers fuzz tones with a huge range of texture=
s. <br />
<br />
From smooth ’60s fuzz to Foxx-like velcro rips, Muffy wal=
ls of gain, modern rock crunch, and even doom-level saturation, the Black S=
wamp covers it all. The key is in the Damping, Mid Freq control, and mode s=
witches, which change clipping and overall character. <br />
<br />
Few fuzz pedals attempt this much, and fewer still succeed acro=
ss the board, but Black Swamp makes every setting feel usable.</p>
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0" /><br />
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<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;"> </div=
>
<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;"><strong>SIL=
VER SPURS</strong>
<p>Silver Spurs sits humbly between Bad Cash and Magma, and tho=
ugh it’s one of the simplest pedals in the Flex range, it’s ear=
ned plenty of praise. Why? Because it nails the sound of a famously exclusi=
ve British amp. <br />
<br />
Its tones are brighter than the average British stack, leaning =
slightly toward American overdrive, but the EQ and shaping tools give playe=
rs room to tailor it. Whether chasing AC/DC crunch or RHCP snap, Silver Spu=
rs has it covered. <br />
<br />
For a certain type of player, this straightforward drive could =
be the clear favourite of the bunch.</p>
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mages//htd/press/2026/02/TSO-SILVERSPURS _.jpg" alt=3D"rockboard" width=3D"=
810" /><br />
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<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;"> </div=
>
<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;"><strong>TRE=
MONATOR</strong>
<p>The Tremonator is currently Thorn’s only modulation pe=
dal, and its design steps outside the standard tremolo formula. <br />
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A Multiplier knob lets you set the general tempo range quickly,=
while Rate fine-tunes it. Add in tap tempo, and it’s flexible for li=
ve use as well. <br />
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It also brings in studio-style tricks. Switch between sine and =
sawtooth waves for smooth or choppy pulses, then use the symmetry knob to o=
ffset them. <br />
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The result is not just unique rhythmic feels, but familiar trem=
olo, the kind that makes you suddenly realise, “so that’s how t=
hey got that sound on my favourite record.”</p>
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y rig two extra channels. <br />
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On the boost side, you can adjust the level, and use Damping to=
control low-end response. On the EQ side, you select a frequency between 2=
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<div style=3D"margin-left: 5px; margin-right: 5px;"><strong>STE=
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<p>Steam and Steam Bass share the same layout, tuned for guitar=
and bass, respectively. <br />
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At first glance, they look straightforward, with familiar Thres=
hold, Amount, Attack, and Release controls. But Thorn has added more nuance=
with a Detail knob that dials back in specific frequencies of your core to=
ne, avoiding the blunt wet/dry balance found on most blend controls. <br />
<br />
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you play, and these pedals feel alive rather than clinical. <br />
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For players who usually avoid compression pedals, Steam and Ste=
am Bass could change that, offering natural, musical control at competitive=
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<p>With their striking designs and inventive approaches, Thorn =
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