Overdrive is a type of guitar effect that simulates the natural distortion that occurs when a tube amplifier is pushed beyond its clean limit. Overdrive pedals achieve this by boosting the input signal of the guitar, causing the amplifier to saturate and produce a warm, saturated, and crunchy sound.
Overdrive pedals are commonly used in various styles of music, including rock, blues, and punk, to add grit, sustain, and harmonic richness to the guitar’s sound. They are versatile tools that can be used to achieve a wide range of tones, from subtle breakup to full-on distortion, depending on the settings and the amplifier being used. Some classic examples of overdrive pedals include the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Boss OD-1, and the Fulltone OCD, among others
A pedal is a compact device that guitarists use to alter their instrument’s sound by shaping effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, and modulation. Typically housed in a rugged enclosure and controlled by footswitches, pedals are designed to be placed on the floor for hands-free operation during playing. They can be analogue or digital, true bypass or buffered, and come in countless varieties to suit different styles and preferences. Pedals are essential tools for creating signature tones and adding colour and texture to a guitarist’s sound.
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Source Audio specializes in creating innovative guitar effects pedals that are known for their advanced digital signal processing capabilities. Their product line includes a wide range of effects such as distortion, delay, reverb, modulation, and filter effects. They are particularly noted for their One Series pedals, which offer deep editing capabilities through the Neuro Mobile App and Neuro Desktop Editor. This allows users to access a vast array of sound options and customize their tones extensively. The pedals are designed with both live performance and studio use in mind, providing high-quality sounds and robust functionality.
Some of the most popular Source Audio pedals include the Nemesis Delay, Ventris Dual Reverb, and the C4 Synth. The Nemesis Delay is celebrated for its diverse array of delay types and programmable presets, making it a versatile choice for many guitarists. The Ventris Dual Reverb stands out due to its dual reverb engines, which enable complex and lush reverb sounds. The C4 Synth, a relatively newer addition, has gained popularity for its ability to transform the guitar into a synthesizer, offering a wide range of synth tones and extensive customization options. These pedals have received high praise from musicians for their sound quality, versatility, and the innovative features provided by the Neuro editing platform.
£187.59
3 Distinct Overdrive Engines. 3 Presets — use Preset Mode to save a different preset to each of the three toggle switch positions. When the pedal is engaged, all of the parameters instantly jump to their saved value, regardless of the knob positions. Stereo Input and Output Jacks — Distort upstream stereo signals, split a mono signal to dual output…
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£96.73
Dual-Stage Overdrive Circuit offers a level of sustain and compression unmatched by any overdrive pedal Increased dynamics yield a bigger sound than any previous BOSS overdrive pedal International products have separate terms, are sold from abroad and may differ from local products, including fit, age ratings, and language of product, labeling or i…
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£25.00
Vintage and authentic sounding overdrive pedal Shape the scream of your tube drive with the 3-knob interface Classic blues rock tones that conjure up the great masters of the genre True bypass for ultimate signal integrity Runs on 9 V battery or the PSU-SB DC power supply (not included)