Crazy Tube Circuits Venus Tube Overdrive Pedal

Real tube-driven overdrive in a pedal format.

The Venus by Crazy Tube Circuits is a real tube overdrive pedal, inspired by the legendary BK Butler Tube Driver. Designed for ultimate versatility, Venus delivers smooth, dynamic overdrive with modern refinements, allowing players to shape their tone from light tube saturation to high-gain distortion.

Key Features

• ECC832 Tube – A hybrid between ECC83 and ECC82, offering enhanced clarity, note separation, and harmonic richness.

• Bias Control – Adjust tube bias to shape saturation from gritty and gated to smooth and creamy.

• Three-Band EQ – Fine-tune your tone with Lo, Mid, and Hi controls.

• Tight & Line Driver Switches – Add low-frequency bump for extra depth or engage boosted output for increased gain.

• Tube Swapping Capability – Compatible with ECC83/12AX7, 5751, ECC81/12AT7, 12AY7, and ECC82/12AU7 for tonal customization.

• Compact & Pedalboard-Friendly – Designed for easy integration into any setup.

Specifications

• Power Requirement: 9V DC center-negative

• Current Draw: 500mA

• Tube Type: ECC832 (Hybrid ECC83/ECC82)

• Controls:

  • Volume & Drive – Adjust output level and gain.

  • Bias – Shape harmonic character and saturation.

  • Lo, Mid, Hi EQ – Fine-tune frequency response.

  • Tight Switch – Adds low-frequency bump.

  • Line Driver Switch – Boosts output signal.