Vox VE-FI Valvenergy Fuel Injector Nutube Overdrive Pedal
The Valvenergy Fuel Injector is an overdrive built on Nutube rather than a conventional clipping circuit, which is why it behaves like an amp being pushed instead of a pedal being turned up. It pairs that technology with Vox's long experience in amp design.
- Core technology: Nutube, with multiple-stage distortion and unique bias variations
- Character: amp-like, organic distortion with rich harmonics and pronounced compression
- DRIVE: sets the level of distortion
- TONE: adjusts the high-frequency content
- LEVEL: manages output volume for a balanced level at any drive setting
- Mode switch: NATURAL for the fundamental tone, FAT for a thicker sound that suits single coils
- Use it: in front of a clean amp for rich drive, or as a booster into an already crunchy amp
The Valvenergy Fuel Injector offers a different kind of overdrive. It combines Nutube technology with Vox's long experience in amp design, and the result is a distinctive drive with rich harmonics and a natural, tube-like response.
Organic distortion
What sets the Fuel Injector apart is that it produces amp-like distortion rather than typical pedal distortion. It holds on to the natural character of the guitar while introducing a resonant, harmonically rich tone. Preamp-style pedals often colour the tone on their way through. This one adds depth and texture through Nutube, emulating the sound of an amp being pushed to its limits.
Harmonics and compression
Harmonic richness is the trait most associated with tube amps and the hardest to fake. Multiple-stage Nutube distortion and unique bias variations create a sound full of resonance and warmth, with a pronounced compression characteristic that changes how the pedal feels under your fingers.
The controls
DRIVE adjusts the level of distortion so you can dial in the exact amount of overdrive. TONE tweaks the high-frequency content for precise shaping. LEVEL manages output volume, keeping the level balanced no matter how much distortion you have set.
NATURAL and FAT
The switch chooses between two modes. NATURAL gives you the fundamental tone. FAT offers a thicker sound, which is particularly useful with single-coil pickups.
Adaptable to your rig
Run it into a clean amp setting for a rich drive sound, or use it as a booster in front of an already crunchy amp. Either way it enhances the guitar's expression, and every nuance, bends especially, comes through with clarity.