What does the Mid switch do, and how does it affect my tone?

The Mid switch has three positions—Lo (midrange cut), Flat (neutral), and Up (midrange boost)—allowing you to quickly adjust the character of your boost without reaching for a knob. This gives you surgical control over presence and clarity, whether you're stacking it with another drive pedal or using it as a standalone gain stage.

Is this pedal suitable for studio recording, or is it mainly for live use?

The TI-BOOST works equally well in the studio and live. Its true-bypass design keeps your signal path clean, and the responsive controls make it practical for recording takes as well as gigging. The compact footprint and immediate tone response suit both session work and stage reliability.

How small is this pedal, and will it fit on a crowded pedalboard?

Measuring 56mm (H) x 66mm (W) x 112mm (D) and weighing just 0.55 kg, the TI-BOOST is one of the most pedalboard-friendly boosts available. Its compact footprint means it won't monopolize space, even on tightly arranged rigs.

What power options does it have?

The pedal runs on either a 9V battery or an external 9V DC power supply via a coaxial socket (5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pin inside). This flexibility lets you choose battery power for portability or use a dedicated supply for consistent touring rigs.

How does the TI-BOOST compare to other boost and drive pedals like the Boss BD-2 or Ibanez Tube Screamer?

The TI-BOOST emphasizes midrange flexibility and responsive gain staging in a smaller footprint than the BD-2, and its three-position Mid switch offers quicker tonal adjustment than a standard knob. Unlike the Tube Screamer, it's designed primarily as a boost rather than an overdrive, giving you cleaner gain staging and presence without coloration unless you choose to shape it.

Laney Tony Iommi Signature Boost Pedal TI-BOOST

The TI-BOOST is a compact boost pedal designed in collaboration with Black Sabbath's Tony Iommi, delivering surgical gain staging and tonal shaping for tracking, layering, and mix preparation. The solid metal chassis provides reliable operation in the studio, and the intuitive control layout enables rapid A/B comparisons and real-time tone refinement during sessions and overdubs.

Design & Build

Housed in a solid metal construction, the pedal measures 56mm (H) x 66mm (W) x 112mm (D) and weighs just 0.55 kg, making it practical for compact studio setups and portable recording rigs. The true-bypass design ensures your signal chain remains transparent when the pedal is disengaged, preserving your source tone for critical comparison work.

Tone & Controls

Four dedicated controls—Drive, Volume, Low, and High—allow precise gain staging and frequency shaping for tracking and reamping applications, while a Mid switch (Lo-Flat-Up) enables quick midrange adjustments to sculpt lead and supporting parts into existing mix contexts. The separate on/off switch gives you seamless engagement and bypass independent of tone shaping, supporting efficient session workflows.

Key Features

Solid metal chassis construction for durability
Compact dimensions: 56mm (H) x 66mm (W) x 112mm (D)
Lightweight at 0.55 kg
Drive control for gain staging
Volume control for output level
Low and High EQ controls for tonal shaping
Mid switch with Lo-Flat-Up positions
True-bypass switching
On/off footswitch
Input: 6.3 mm jack
Mono/stereo output: 6.3 mm jack
Power: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (9V DC coaxial socket, 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pin inside)

The TI-BOOST combines Iommi's signature sound philosophy with practical studio integration, offering frequency-conscious tone shaping that translates consistently across tracking, layering, and mix scenarios.

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Country of Manufacture	United Kingdom