DSM Humboldt Silver Linings

DSM & Humboldt Silver Linings is the next generation drive/preamp with an unique variable gain bandwidth circuit and three modes. In those grim days of isolation and fear, DSM took the time to patiently and painstakingly design under lockdown a drive that will bring rays of joy and inspiration.

The Gain control features a “variable gain bandwidth” circuit, which keeps the tone tight and clear at any range, while keeping a controlled noise floor. In combination with the Pre Tone control, you get unprecedented versatility, since it does not only cut the low end, but it acts as a Tilt control to get the exact response you want from your pickups.

It adapts to your playing style and gear, and is capable to produce from the sweetest clean jazzy whispers, to the gnarliest of high gain chugs. The range of tones rivals any digital modeler, but with that immediate response and complex dynamics that only analog circuits can deliver.

The Mode Switch can’t be more useful. The NORMAL mode makes the Silver Lining work as a transparent drive, with sparkly highs and solid low end. The PREAMP mode is perfect to use the unit directly into a power amp without losing the high end, and has extra volume to drive the power amp as loud as you want. And the MID BOOST mode, which boosts the 800hz range and smoothes the highs for an extra warm and round tone.

The preamp had a dual boost function, with pre and master boost levels. Use the Pre Boost for extra gain and compression, and the Master Boost for higher output levels. Using them together, you can place your solos in front of the mix with extra gain, like having a second channel. The Master boost also works independently if the drive is bypassed, allowing to use it to boost your clean signal.

DSM & Humboldt Silver Linings demo video