What is the Vertex effects battery power supply?

The Vertex Effects Battery Power Supply is intended for vintage pedals and boutique re-creations modeled after them. However, there are certain modern pedals that can benefit from using this system! Verifying if your pedal could benefit from 9V battery power is easy. Simply connect it to a standard power supply and turn the effect on.

Do guitar effects pedals need a power supply?

Guitar effects pedals need a power supply to operate properly, and you need to make sure the power supply is compatible for each pedal you’re using. In this article, I’ll explain the three options you have in terms of powering your pedals and the pros and cons of each of them.

Should you buy an effects pedal power supply?

Let’s go through the main benefits for an effects pedal power supply: You’re sick of using batteries to power your pedals. Your pedals suck them dry before you’ve had time to buy new ones, and you don’t want to chance a dead battery at an inopportune time (like a live performance). Your current pedal power setup is a mess.

Can a wrong power supply damage a pedal?

If you don’t match up the correct voltage, then yes, the wrong power supply can damage your pedal. Voltage is the most important thing to match with your pedal because using an output higher than what your pedal can handle can be catastrophic. Plugging a 9V pedal into an 18V output is game over.

How does a power supply switch work?

In effect pedals, the power supply signal is switched at a high frequency. This high-frequency signal is then converted back to a DC signal with filtering. The advantage of this technology is that it allows the voltage to be lowered and kept stable by controlling the switching. This method does not require heat dissipation like a regulator, enabling us to offer up to 1A at the output.

How do I choose a power supply?

When choosing your power supply, you will need to consider three factors to make sure it is compatible with the pedals you are using: Voltage: most pedals run on 9V but some run on 18V or 24V. You need to make sure the voltage is equal to the pedal’s requirement for it to work and avoid damage.