Wildfire LOTEK WL-0002 User manual

LOTEK
user guide + reference documentation
Lotek is a two-stage distortion effect based on a popular circuit. A
salvaged infrared LED is used instead of a normal LED or schottkey diode in
the second clipping stage. The input is switchable between the input ack
and a contact microphone inside the pedal enclosure, directly below a strip
of 60 grit sandpaper.
SPECIFICATIONS
•1590BB-style enclosure in “cast iron” finish
•true bypass 3PDT
•uses 9v CENTER NEGATIVE power supply, One-Spot or similar
•two-stage discrete transistor distortion effect
•contact mic or input ack, switchable
•standard volume, tone, gain controls
•internal status LEDs behind mesh
•stencil-painted 60 grit sandpaper affixed above contact mic
•very loud

CONTROLS
•GAIN
overall gain of transistor distortion. higher values very “Velcro-y”
•VOLUME
output volume. surprisingly uncomplicated.
•FILTER
passive low-pass filter. left = low, right = high. good for taming the
contact mic at higher gain.

•MODE
switch to toggle between input ack audio source or contact mic audio
source.
TIPS AND TRICKS
•at higher gain, the contact mic can produce microphonic feedback.
this can be sort of controlled with the sandpaper. experiment.
•the sandpaper works best with harsh ob ects. try: flat files,
screwdrivers, screws, nails, barbed wire, etc. note that it'll
probably dull the tool but it'll be worth it.
•the volume control on guitars is helpful for getting more subdued
overdrive sounds. that's not exactly what it's made for, however.
CONTACT + SUPPORT
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us with questions, comments, repair
requests, returns, parables, assembly opcodes, and general support. You can
reach us via:
EMAIL – [email protected]
INSTAGRAM – instagram.com/wildfire_laboratories
WEBSITE – wildfirelaboratories.com

RETURN + WARRANTY INFO
All Wildfire Laboratories devices have a 5-month warranty from time of
purchase. This covers manufacturing + assembly issues. Incorrect ower
connections ( ower su lies with wrong olarity, too much ower, etc), wear
and tear from normal use, and issues due to modifications are not covered by
said Warranty (although you should absolutely email us with any mods you
do).
We will repair, replace, or refund depending on the circumstances. Shipping
will be paid by the buyer.
Thank you for your support, and as always, Wildfire wishes you an easy
listening.