The Free The Tone DVL-1H Volume Pedal (High Gain) is a high impedance device designed for use after high impedance units such as guitars/basses with passive pickups, fuzz pedals, or vintage effects units. It offers excellent sound quality and durability, with a smooth and musical volume transition being essential for an ideal volume pedal.

The innovative Full-Rotation Belt-Drive system of the "DVL-1 series/Direct Volume" has been developed to address issues found in traditional volume pedals. This system, unlike the common string-based mechanisms, uses a gear and belt to linearly drive the variable resistor, ensuring a direct link between pedal movement and volume adjustment.

The volume control is both smooth and musical, thanks to the smooth rotation and a well-optimized volume curve. The belt, reinforced with wires, provides outstanding durability and resistance to stretching or breaking from intensive use or over time. Traditional passive volume pedals often fail to turn the variable resistor fully clockwise when the pedal is pressed down fully, leading to an unusable rotation range and a potential signal level drop. The DVL-1 series' Full-Rotation Belt-Drive system is meticulously designed to ensure the variable resistor rotates completely from minimum to maximum, eliminating this issue.

The DVL-1 series Direct Volume pedals feature high-quality components within the signal path, ensuring a musical sound with minimal tonal coloration. The robust enclosure is designed for durability, safeguarding against warping and other long-term use issues. After more than two years of development, this volume pedal epitomizes the ideal, achieving the concept without any compromises.