Michael Landau’s dream distortion!
The Butter Machine was developed in collaboration with Michael Landau to create his ideal distortion pedal.
Vemuram invested over two years in R&D, creating countless prototypes.
They had Michael use these prototypes during sessions and tours to get direct feedback, aiming to achieve his perfect driven tone.
The result is a user-friendly distortion pedal with a wide range.
The Butter Machine allows you to control your picking nuance and dynamics, smoothly going from overdrive to full-on distortion!
Here's what Michael Landau had to say about the Butter Machine:
“In the past, I’ve used an SD9 as my high-gain pedal, my main distortion pedal for many years, but I’ve always had a bit of a love-hate relationship with it. It can be shrill and overly compressed if not dialed in just right… So a couple of years ago, I asked Daiya (CEO of Vemuram) if he could design a distortion pedal that had the positive sonic qualities of the SD9 but without the overly compressed, high-end harshness. We used the SD9 as a starting point, but this new Vemuram distortion pedal is a higher-grade unit with many improvements. Besides the Gain, Volume, and Tone knobs, there are two trim pots that let you fine-tune this pedal in a unique way. The final version of this new Vemuram distortion pedal has a perfectly open, natural feeling overdrive. It has gain and sustain for days… yet it stays clear, punchy, and solid when you roll the volume back on your guitar. It’s very easy to dial in the perfect amount of overdrive with this pedal while keeping all of the musicality intact. Vemuram has designed the best distortion pedal that I have ever played through. We named it the “Butter Machine,” and if you play through one, you’ll know why. It’s a very satisfying sonic experience.”
Vemuram Butter Machine Distortion Pedal features:
• Michael Landau signature distortion pedal.
• Inspired by the SD9, but tweaked to remove any high-end harshness and overly compressed tone.
• Controls: Volume, Gain, Tone.
• Trimmers: Low-Mid, Sparkle.
• True Bypass.
• Power: 9V DC.
• Current Draw: 100mA.
• Dimensions: 70mm x 113mm x 50mm.
Specs
Type | Distortion |
Condition | New |
Power | 9V DC |
Current Draw | 100mA |
Power supply included | No |
Manufacturer Warranty | 1 year |
Country of Origin | Japan |

FREE SHIPPING
- Free shipping within Canada.
- Free shipping to the USA.
- Free shipping on international orders over 520$.
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Fast Delivery
- Canada : 1 - 2 business days
- USA : 1 - 2 business days
- Rest of the world: 3 - 5 business days.

Hassle-Free Returns
You have 45 days to test your new gear. If you choose to return it, we’ll send a full refund. It’s that simple: no bogus restocking fees or charges.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where are you located? +
We’re based in Blainville, Quebec, Canada.
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When will my order ship? +
Orders placed before 12 PM EST ship the same business day.
Tracking details are sent shortly after purchase.
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How much does shipping cost? +
Most orders ship free to Canada and the US.
International orders ship free on purchases over $520 CAD.
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Which shipping methods do you use? +
Orders ship via UPS Expedited by default.
For faster delivery, you can select UPS Express Saver at checkout.
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How long does shipping take? +
Typical delivery times are:
• Canada: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• USA: 2–3 business days with UPS Expedited, 1 business day with UPS Express Saver
• International: 3–5 business days with UPS Expedited, 2–3 business days with UPS Express Saver
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Which payment methods do you accept? +
We accept all major credit cards and PayPal.
Financing options are available through Klarna and RBC PayPlan.
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Do Canadian customers pay sales tax? +
Yes. Sales tax is applied based on your province of residence:
• Alberta: 5%
• British Columbia: 5%
• Manitoba: 5%
• New Brunswick: 15%
• Newfoundland and Labrador: 15%
• Northwest Territories: 5%
• Nova Scotia: 14%
• Nunavut: 5%
• Ontario: 13%
• Prince Edward Island: 15%
• Quebec: 14.975%
• Saskatchewan: 5%
• Yukon: 5%
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Do USA customers pay import fees? +
Yes. Starting August 29, 2025, all US-bound shipments will be subject to duties, taxes, and brokerage fees.
These charges are determined by US Customs and collected by UPS at delivery.
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Do international customers pay import fees? +
Yes. International shipments may be subject to duties and taxes.
These charges are set by the destination country’s customs authority and collected by UPS at delivery.