TONECAT La Floraison Distortion - Hand Painted

$359.00

Only one made. A hand-painted artifact of sound and observation. La Floraison is a dynamic distortion inspired by the classic DS-1 and enhanced with the renowned Seeing Eye modification. Delivering greater clarity, richer harmonics, and improved note definition, it balances raw energy with expressive musicality — from articulate crunch to soaring lead tones.

Only one made. A hand-painted artifact of sound and observation. La Floraison is a dynamic distortion inspired by the classic DS-1 and enhanced with the renowned Seeing Eye modification. Delivering greater clarity, richer harmonics, and improved note definition, it balances raw energy with expressive musicality — from articulate crunch to soaring lead tones.

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La Floraison Distortion Guitar Effect Pedal
Série Atelier is Tonecat’s collection of artist collaborations, where each pedal is reimagined as a hand-painted artifact.

The Artwork

Inspired by the fleeting nature of beauty, La Floraison depicts a cat surrounded by an abundance of blooming roses. Created by artist B.Lu Studio, the work explores the moment where beauty reaches its fullest expression — vibrant, captivating, and inevitably temporary.

Rich colour and layered forms create a sense of movement and growth, mirroring the way distortion expands and transforms a signal. Like a flower in bloom, the artwork celebrates intensity, emotion, and the beauty found in impermanence.

Série Atelier is Tonecat’s collection of artist collaborations, where each pedal is reimagined as a hand-painted artifact.

The Medium

Original hand-painted acrylic artwork on a sculpted enclosure.

Each piece is individually painted by hand, allowing colour, texture, and brushwork to become part of the object itself. Rather than acting as a surface graphic, the artwork is integrated into the pedal, transforming it into a collectible artifact that exists between musical instrument and visual art.

Created in collaboration with local artists and illustrators, Série Atelier celebrates intentional design through sound, story, and craftsmanship.

The circuit

At the heart of La Floraison is a distortion circuit inspired by the iconic DS-1 and enhanced with the celebrated Seeing Eye modification.

The result is greater clarity, improved note definition, and richer harmonic character while retaining the energy and attitude that made the original circuit a classic. From articulate crunch to saturated lead tones, La Floraison delivers expressive distortion that remains responsive to your touch and playing dynamics.

Features:

  • Inspired by the classic DS-1 distortion circuit

  • Enhanced with the Seeing Eye modification

  • Improved clarity and note definition

  • Rich harmonics and sustain

  • True bypass

  • 9V DC power

  • Designed for expressive rhythm and lead tones