High voltage distortion is a new and previously unexplored method of achieving signal clipping. You are playing a bolt of electricity, and the electrical discharges produced by the PLASMA Tube are instantly converted back into audio signal.Unique frequency response with grainy and sizzling distortion textures. Sharp and massive pick attacks because of the naturally occurring noise gate.Wide scope of picking response. From sputtery broken sounds to rhythmical staccato playing, all the way to rich and very long sustaining lead sounds.Harmonic transparency allows to play even the most complex chords. Suitable and designed to use with guitars, bass, synthesizers, and drum machines.Simplified Wet Signal Chain:Input -> (EQ if on) -> Transformer to High Voltage -> Xenon Tube -> Antenna that picks up the electromagnetic vibrations surrounding the Tube -> (EQ if off) -> Blend with Clean -> Output.The expected life of the xenon tube is 10,000 to 70,000 hours of active playing. The xenon tube is replaceable.