Lupinus High Definition (aka LHD)

*The LHD uses Duelund Coherent Audio capacitors that are carefully handmade in Denmark, so delivery times are longer than for regular EVR products.

*9/20- The first batch is scheduled to be delivered in mid-November.

The initial concept for Lupinus High Definition "LHD" was conceived based on the realization that Leqtique's effects pedals tend to be designed more for lead playing than chord playing.

The CLHD (EVR), which also bears the "HD" in its model name, stands for high resolution, and offers direct control over the theme of "resolution." It's a pedal that covers the clean to light drive range, which I consider ideal. However, I think many people also consider the CLHD (EVR), especially the CLHD without a Low-Cut, to be more of a conditioner (booster) for single notes. This LHD, while retaining the same feel as the CLHD (EVR), is primarily geared toward chord work rather than lead playing; in other words, it's a "chord box" designed to allow you to strum chords comfortably, refreshingly, and clearly.

(Lupinus HD Control: Volume, Definition, Gain, Middle-Cut(mini)

As for controls, this is the first Leqtique (EVR) pedal to feature a knob for the middle section on the front. The "High Definition" (HD) series offers clarity that transcends the boundaries of "transparent" pedals, allowing for flexible control of that clarity. The controls are Volume, Gain, Definition, and Middle-Cut. If you think of Definition as Treble-Cut (for those familiar with CLHD), you can also think of this as an extreme transparency pedal with control over the middle section. While the Volume, Gain, Treble (Cut), and Bass (Cut) configuration has become standard since the 2010s, it still can't eliminate the mid-range hump (which, of course, is its greatest strength, just like with TS pedals), there are surprisingly few pedals that can "filter out" the excessive middle section and strum chords with ease. For this reason, the low end is also set to a light value like a typical TS style, aiming for a light sound, but there is an internal control that can be adjusted to a level similar to the original sound (like CLHD EVR or L'CLD). This means that if you don't cut the mids, you can make it sound like Leqtique - COD (Caeruleum Overdrive).

(Duelund Coherent Audio - JDM PP Capacitors, Made in Denmark 2025

Specifically, the materials used to achieve this include the CLHD EVR, a reinforced high-voltage power supply, and Danish Duelund Coherent Audion capacitors, which are essential for delivering the original sound with ultra-clear clarity and richness. Of course, it all lies at the heart of the LT1028, the most cutting-edge amplifier in the entire op amp family, a key component since the original CLHD era. The LT1028 not only excels in the numerical data, but even in 2025, the audible speed, clarity, and three-dimensionality of the sound remain unmatched. Finally, we retained the vintage, secret diodes used inside the MAR EVR, which is now nearly impossible to reproduce. This brings a musical smoothness to the top end and creates an exquisite blend with the clean signal. These established elements are a perfect match for Funk, Jazz/Fusion, Ambient, Neo-Soul... any music that requires clean tones and a slight amount of distortion that acts as a natural extension of those to play beautiful, light chords of any voicing.

The model name, Lupinus, is a blue-purple plant that is representative of Iceland, blooming in the summer as a symbol of the country's color. I've always felt that the incredible Icelandic post-rock music that's so popular in Japan was born as a result of years of unconscious inspiration from Lupin, an essential element. Naturally, this "chord box" was born as a result of continued recursive influence from Lupin. The versatile controls allow for a wide range of uses beyond chord work, but personally, I find it a surefire solution for strumming/plucking chords with a lighter gain.

Control: (Left to Right) Volume, Middle-Cut(mini), Definition, Gain

Operation voltage: 9V (NO 18V)

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About the "EVR" concept

Since 2019, I have been based in Europe and have been involved in the design of several pedals, but the Leqtique pedal line has essentially been on hiatus without releasing any new products. However, by temporarily moving my base to Iceland in 2024, I was able to gain some wonderful inspiration, and have continued to design all of them as an updated package called "EVR."

"EVR" is the Icelandic word for Europe. The letters strongly evoke the idea that the pedals embody the inspiration and experiences gained over many years of traveling and living in various parts of Europe. The Leqtique pedals originally embodied a strong desire for Europe, with their vibrant paintwork and dark sound, but now they are more clearly embodied as a more real-world experience.

Leqtique pedals, which have not received an update in 15 years, have been completely redesigned from the ground up, including the housing, all components, and concept. For example, the housing, which was previously a one-piece machined aluminum body, has been redesigned from a standard "box" design with a wide tolerance range, but has been completely redesigned specifically for the Leqtique EVR pedal. By rethinking the advantages of a one-piece design, the previously aluminum-only construction has been divided and integrated into three sections: a functional aluminum base case, a non-magnetic stainless steel cosmetic layer, and individually machined parts. This paradoxically addresses the design diversity and consistency of a machined housing while addressing the limitations of material choices. As a result, most of the case, which was previously painted with acrylic paint, has been replaced with anodized aluminum, achieving unprecedented durability. The stainless steel top layer significantly improves the pedal's overall rigidity, and from a cosmetic perspective, the shine of the stainless steel adds a deep, three-dimensional feel to hand-painted pedals. In addition, for ideas that are difficult to produce even with a multi-axis CNC machine, the solution is to create individual parts and then integrate them. In particular, the internal parts, which the team calls the "slider," are deliberately produced in a different color from the pedal concept, and the Gavitt cross wires that have been used since the brand's early days are individually shielded, elevating Leqtique's characteristically neat wiring from two-dimensional to three-dimensional.

Meanwhile, the power section is undoubtedly the most important aspect of a pedal's core design. I'd been using battery snaps from Keystone, a leading brand, for many years, but the highest-quality version was discontinued, and this was the area I was most concerned about... However, when rebuilding everything from scratch with the EVR concept, I wanted to mount the battery itself as a section, rather than using snaps, which could break over time. This ideal was realized in this pedal. Keystone's "Model 91" has not changed much in materials or design from the vintage type, but in terms of firmly holding a 9V square battery and outputting a strong power signal, combined with the separately designed VPTP circuit board, it has evolved to a far higher level than the original Leqtique pedal format.

The majority of these updates are related to the "interior of the pedal," and while the aforementioned high-quality components are often ignored while playing and enjoying the pedal, the question "why?" was one of the driving themes behind this update package. My answer is that the poor accessibility from the back cover was a major factor, so I spent a considerable amount of time thinking about and designing the back cover and fixing mechanism. Ultimately, I evolved the traditional four-point Phillips head screw system into a fixing mechanism with two small carbon fiber-reinforced polyamide knobs manufactured in the UK. These small knobs have enough torque to tighten or loosen with your thumb, but for those with limited access to the interior, the slits are sized to fit coins or picks, so you can tighten them further.

This is the easiest design to open and close the inside of the pedal to date. This is my final answer, coming from someone who has been obsessed with the inside of the pedal. Future new Leqtique pedals and updates to previous models will include many internal trimmers, etc., so I believe this update will undoubtedly have great significance. It also sends a strong message: "Try opening the inside of the pedal from time to time. You will undoubtedly love this pedal even more." Each of the custom parts and secret parts collected from all over the world has its own story... (See blog for details later)