Distortion Circuits: How Pedals Shape Tone

    Curious about distortion pedals' technical side? From op-amp circuits to diode clipping, these tone-shapers deserve exploration. Berlin-based producer Nicolás Ricardo picked essential clips covering op-amp fundamentals and five key overdrive styles, including germanium circuits and Klon designs. Understand how these pedals shape sound and make smarter choices for both studio and live applications.

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    JHS Pedals

    How op-amp distortion pedals work

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    Science Of Loud

    How diode clipping shapes op-amp distortion tone

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    JHS Pedals

    The 5 essential styles of overdrive pedals

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