LICHTLAERM AUDIO Ragnarøk

Bring the physical weight, depth, and tactile response of a cranked amplifier directly to your pedalboard with the Lichtlaerm Audio Ragnarøk. This isn’t an emulation – it's an authentic high-voltage valve circuit engineered for players who require both nuanced harmonic richness and devastating high-gain saturation. Whether you need a studio-ready preamp, a standalone Distortion, or a flexible Boost to push your amp, the Ragnarøk delivers an experience that solid-state circuits and digital models simply cannot dream of replicating. Valve power At its core, the Ragnarøk operates on a high-voltage design to ensure maximum headroom and authentic valve compression. It ships with NOS 6n2P preamp valves, but was designed with tweakers in mind: an internal switch allows you to seamlessly swap in standard ECC83/12AX7s to fine-tune your gain structure. Turn any amp into a firebreather! Sonically, the Ragnarøk pedal draws inspiration from the lead channels of Lichtlaerm’s flagship Prometheus amplifier, re-imagined with a distinctly American voicing and a plate-driven tone-stack. The result is a responsive drive where chords have massive low-end weight, and intricate single-note lines cut through the mix with immediate clarity. How to use the Ragnarøk The Ragnarøk is engineered to adapt to modern live and studio workflows. Front of Amp Run the Ragnarøk into a clean pedal platform to instantly add two dedicated gain channels, utilising the pedal's switchable 3- and 4-stage gain modes. Alternatively, use it as a harmonically rich Boost to push an already-driven amp over the edge. Preamp Mode Want to go direct? Switch to Preamp mode, dial in the internal amp-style EQ, and run the Ragnarøk straight into a power amp, cab-sim, or audio interface. It’s a completely self-contained, valve-driven front end for your rig. Precision tone sculpting Sculpting your sound is intuitive thanks to Lichtlaerm’s proprietary "Cut" control. Rather than just rolling off some treble, the Cut knob allows you to dictate the character of the distortion, seamlessly transitioning between thick, low-end sludge and tight, percussive modern Metal tones. Ragnarøk demos Ragnarøk features True high-voltage valve pedal Ships with NOS 6n2P preamp valves (internally switchable to accommodate ECC83/12AX7 valves). 3-in-1 functionality: operates flawlessly as an Overdrive, Distortion, or dedicated preamp. Dual-gain channels: Switchable 3- and 4-stage gain modes to cover everything from warm grit to aggressive saturation. Advanced tone shaping: Comprehensive internal amp-style EQ alongside proprietary "Cut" control. Modern switching: Equipped with Lichtlaerm Audio’s Smart Relay Technology and high-quality 3pdt footswitches for silent, reliable switching. Handcrafted in Germany: Painstakingly built in Berlin using premium components.