The Sovereign does not allude to be another A.I.A.B (amp-in-a-box) pedal. It is an independent distortion pedal designed for a client asked Brian to make a "simple distortion" pedal. It has a mid control that is admittedly borrowed from other great Wampler pedals like The Pinnacle, but this one is refined, less fussy and instantly gratifying over the full range of its sweep. Seriously rich mids are to be found here, able to cut through the din of the bass and drums in an instant. Smooth, creamy highs – think: stainless steel wings on your soaring solos - are a mere flick of a toggle away. The bottom end is tight but with just the right amount of sag to simulate a good tube amp going into orgasmic throes of heat. The Sovereign has a Bright and Booster switch to personalize the players need.