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|---|---|---|---|
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Key Features
The Fortin NATAS High Gain Pre-Amp Distortion is a ferociously aggressive distortion and preamp pedal designed to recreate one of Fortin's most legendary amplifier tones in a pedal. Inspired directly by the NATAS amplifier, the pedal delivers the crushing saturation, massive low-end authority and razor-sharp articulation that made the original amp such a legend. Rather than functioning like a conventional distortion pedal, the NATAS uses multiple cascading gain stages and highly responsive active tone shaping to deliver the feel, depth and dynamic response of a high-gain amplifier.
The pedal features an active three-band EQ, additional Kill gain boost, Mid Shape switching and Fortin's unique Girth and Grind controls for exceptional tonal flexibility. Girth and Grind target key frequencies to enhance low-end punch, upper-mid attack and overall responsiveness, helping riffs feel tighter and more aggressive under the fingers. The Mid Shape switch allows players to choose between more traditional mid-forward voicings or heavily scooped modern metal tones, while the Kill boost introduces an additional gain stage for even more saturation and harmonic intensity.
Product Ref: 379500
The NATAS pedal was created to capture the famously aggressive character of the original Fortin NATAS amplifier, one of the company’s most respected and sought-after high-gain designs. Using multiple cascading gain stages, the pedal delivers enormous saturation, crushing harmonic density and exceptional low-end authority while still maintaining tight articulation and note separation. Unlike many high-gain distortion pedals that become overly compressed or muddy at extreme settings, the NATAS preserves attack and clarity even under massive amounts of gain, making it highly effective for modern metal rhythm work and heavily saturated lead playing alike.
Fortin’s unique Girth and Grind controls provide a highly interactive approach to tone shaping that goes beyond traditional EQ adjustment. Girth focuses on low-frequency enhancement and impact, adding weight and depth to palm-muted riffs and lower tunings without sacrificing tightness. Grind shapes upper-mid aggression and pick articulation, helping riffs cut through dense mixes with increased attack and harmonic detail. Together, these controls allow players to dramatically alter the feel and response of the pedal while maintaining the focused high-gain character the NATAS is known for.
The integrated Kill boost adds an additional gain stage designed specifically to push the pedal into even more extreme saturation territory. This creates massive sustain, aggressive compression and a more explosive overall response for heavier rhythm tones and searing lead sounds. The active three-band EQ allows precise boosting or cutting of bass, midrange and treble frequencies, giving players extensive control over how the pedal interacts with different amplifiers, cabinets and guitar tunings. The Mid Shape switch further expands flexibility by introducing either a classic mid-forward voice or a more modern scooped EQ curve.
Built in the USA using premium-grade materials and relay-based true bypass switching, the NATAS is designed for dependable professional use in touring and studio environments. The pedal’s amp-like feel and dynamic response make it highly effective both into clean amplifiers and directly into power amp or IR-based setups. Because of its complex gain structure, the NATAS requires a high-quality power supply capable of providing a strong startup current surge before settling into standard operation. Compact, aggressive and incredibly responsive, it delivers some of the most extreme and refined modern high-gain tones available in pedal format.
