LEQTIQUE EVR 11/11 EVR (Tube-like High-Gain Distortion)

11/11 deliberately moved away from building distortion circuits based on DMOSFETs and instead developed the idea of ​​further advancing the multi-stage Power IC concept cultivated at Roger.
One of the biggest differences in this model is the dense, concentrated low-end response, which is characteristic of PowerIC and has a vacuum tube-like quality.

Furthermore, the natural effect of adjusting the guitar volume, which can be experienced with our "Roger" product, is also inherited in the 11/11.
Even with Gain=0, it has a decent amount of intensity, but you can easily reduce it to a thick, practical, and sparkling clean tone just by turning the guitar's volume knob.
This feature makes it stand out among Leqtique's many distortion pedals, as a versatile model capable of outputting everything from clean to ultra-high gain without compromise.

The Bottom is designed to add a different, tighter low end to the already high-density low end.
Furthermore, the control named "Edge" extends to an edgy level that is unexpected for a Leqtique pedal, which often tends to have a somewhat muffled sound.
The cutting direction is also quite wide, so the equalization itself is versatile.

Furthermore, the built-in Mid-Cut is set to 50% (12 o'clock position) by default, which slightly reduces the frequency range that tends to become overwhelming with ultra-high gain by using a sharp Q.
The equalization frequencies for each model in this series, which began on September 9th, are all different. However, with this latest iteration, the basic character of a wicked distortion with sharp edges and an ultra-thick low end is the highest point. By making the range of each control very wide, the sound can be softened, and when combined with the guitar's volume, it becomes a machine that can handle a wide range of music. I think that's the most accurate explanation.

As the third installment in a four-part series, Gain is designed to reach incredibly high gain levels, pushing the limits of what's practical.
One characteristic that can be attributed to the power IC is that the saturation increases further as the gain is raised, making it the closest to the behavior of a modern high-gain amplifier in the series.

Despite its tremendous destructive power, 11/11 possesses the most tube-like characteristics of the series. We hope you will feel the essential versatility embedded within its fierce message and enjoy it freely against a variety of musical backdrops.


[Changes from the original version]

Leqtique - 11/11's core component, the special IC NJM2073D, was discontinued shortly after its release. As a result, only a small quantity was manufactured in 2018, and there were no prospects for further production. However, a second source version of the same IC became available a few years ago, and we have now succeeded in creating an EVR (Electronic Volume Renewal) version with several updates.

While the effective range of each control is largely the same as the original Leqtique - 11/11, the maximum value of the gain control has been slightly extended.
The pedal retains its most distinctive features, such as its extremely responsive nature to guitar volume, and the unique frequency, Q settings, and feel of each tone shape control on the 11/11, but the basic construction has been completely revamped by incorporating EVR technology.

As an additional update, we've incorporated two small switches inside. Because the 11/11 is a purely multi-stage effect pedal built like a real amplifier with vacuum tubes replaced by power ICs (like the 9/9 and 10/10, it doesn't include diode-based signal clipping), you can adjust the low end of each distortion section to comprehensively adjust the distortion texture, the tightness/looseness of the sound, the compression texture, and so on.

While the 11/11 pushes the limits of distortion's potential, it also incorporates a fuzz-like quality at high gain settings. This characteristic can be further enhanced, or conversely, weakened to create a tighter, more djenty sound.
Summary of the EVR concept

Since 2019, Leqtique has essentially been on hiatus, with no new pedal releases.
However, temporarily basing ourselves in Iceland in 2024 allowed us to gain several wonderful sources of inspiration.
We have continued to design all of these as an update package called EVR.

EVR stands for EVRU, which means Europe in Icelandic.
Leqtique pedals have always embodied a strong longing for Europe, from the color palette of their paintwork to the dark tone of their sound, but this new version embodies that longing in a more tangible, real-world way.

Leqtique pedals hadn't received any updates for 15 years, but we've completely redesigned them from the ground up, including the enclosure, all components, and concept.
Constructed in three sections: an aluminum case, a cosmetic layer using non-magnetic stainless steel, and individually machined parts.
- The case is treated with anodizing of aluminum. By using stainless steel for the upper layer, the overall rigidity of the pedal is significantly improved.
- The internal component called the Slider has been redesigned. It is made in a different color from the pedal concept and uses individually shielded Gavitt cross wires, which the brand has been using since its early days.
- The power supply section uses the Model 91 from Keystone, which was also used in the original Leqtique, to securely hold the 9V battery.

Furthermore, recognizing the difficulty of accessing the interior from the back cover, the design evolved to allow the back cover to be secured with two small knobs.
This small knob can be tightened or loosened with your thumb. If you don't often need to access the inside, you can tighten the slit with a coin or pick from any country.


Operating Voltage: 9V
Size: 129mm x 67mm x 49mm (Please note that there may be slight variations due to actual measurements.)