KERNOM RIDGE OVERDRIVE

The million moods overdrive Every Overdrive You’ll Ever Need, One Pedal Struggling to find the perfect overdrive? Whether you need a clean boost, a transparent overdrive, or high-gain distortion, RIDGE gives you a seamless spectrum of tones—all in one pedal. From Klon-like transparency to Tube Screamer warmth, from bluesy edge-of-breakup tones to modern high-gain saturation, RIDGE eliminates the need for multiple pedals. Dial in your perfect drive with the MOOD knob. The Only Overdrive You Need: From Clean Boost to High Gain Seamless Morphing: Effortlessly transition between legendary overdrive styles Advanced EQ Section– Sculpt your tone before and after the clipping stage MIDI & Preset Control – Save up to 128 presets and integrate seamlessly into your rig. Expression Pedal Input – Morph between two drive settings in real time. Unlock Endless Drive Possibilities with the MOOD Knob The MOOD knob isn’t just a gain control, it seamlessly morphs between iconic drive styles, allowing you to dial in everything from a pristine clean boost to thick, saturated distortion—and everything in between. ① Ultra-dynamic clean boost Like an RC Booster, adds clarity & headroom without coloring your tone. ② Transparent and organic overdrive Klon-inspired warmth, perfect for pushing an amp into breakup. ③ Expressive mid-boost overdrive Nail the Tube Screamer punch without excessive midrange honk. ④ Articulated high-gain monster Adds sustain & compression for lead tones that cut through. ⑤ Fuzzy overdrive tones Borderline fuzz tones, aggressive and wild—perfect for grunge & alternative rock Advanced EQ for Total Tone Control Unlike traditional overdrives, RIDGE lets you shape your tone before & after the drive circuit. PRE TONE: Adjusts how your guitar signal hits the drive circuit (fat & compressed vs. open & dynamic). MID: Helps you sit perfectly in the mix—cut through with more presence or scoop for rhythm playing. POST TONE: Controls the final EQ after the drive section, from warm & thick to bright & chimey. Dial in your ideal sound—no extra EQ pedal needed. Built for Live & Studio Use MIDI + Expression Control Performing live? Save & recall up to 128 presets with full MIDI control. Recording in studio? Sync with DAWs, and control all parameters via MIDI CC. Want real-time expression? Assign an expression pedal to morph seamlessly between gain settings. Connect your expression pedal to the RIDGE to control any combination of knobs and explore new possibilities. Use the internal preset accessible via the dedicated footswitch to have access to two sounds at any given time. Full MIDI compatibility with easy editing features. Save and recall up to 128 different presets. OVERVIEW MID Highly responsive MID Eq to shape the way your sound sits in the mix. MOOD Mood continuous control to choose from an infinite number of different clipping flavors. VOLUME Output volume control. Up to 30V output voltage from standard 9V input for ultimate dynamics to punish your amp using the VOLUME knob. DRIVE From ultra clean boost to full overdriven high gain Drive. POST TONE Post tone acting after the clipping stage to precisely tailor your output sound, from fat and heavy to beautiful chime. PRE TONE Pre tone acting before the clipping stage to change the way the pedal reacts to your guitar. PRESET 1 onboard preset, 128 presets accessible via MIDI. True bypass with relay. Expression pedal Input. MIDI in and OUT with full control OVER all the parameters. SPECIFICATIONS INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1Meg Ohm (Guitar mode) / 32k Ohm (Line mode) OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 Ohm BYPASS SWITCHING: True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching) DIMENSIONS: 11.2 cm deep x 16.4 cm wide x 5.2 cm tall (4.4 inches deep x 6.5 inches wide x 2 inches tall). WEIGHT: 850 g (1,8 lbs) BUILD MATERIAL: 5mm thick aluminium casing with summit white smooth and high grade painting surface CAPABILITIES: Designed for both guitar, bass, synth and studio. MIDI CABLE REQUIREMENTS: Use a type A mini jack TRS MIDI cable. POWER ADAPTOR REQUIREMENTS: Use an adaptor (not included) with the following rating: 9VDC center negative. (250mA minimum, 300mA or more recommended.)