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Use these instructions to learn:
How to build an effects pedal for overdrive.
The Saturator is an overdrive pedal that can cover a wide range of gain effects transitioning smoothly from a
massive clean boost to a warm and sustained distortion with the turn of a knob. The saturation is controlled
with the Soak knob which dials in the amount of symmetrical soft-clipping applied to the guitar signal.
When fully counter clockwise, the signal is unaffected and clean. Rotating the knob clockwise will
incrementally increase the soft-clipping morphing from a clean signal through subtle to heavy overdrive
sounds and straight into distortion territory. The Level knob sets the overall volume of the clean or saturated
output. Unity gain is roughly at 8 o’clock. With the Soak set to clean, rotating the knob clockwise will
increase the level to upwards of 30dB.
THE SATURATOR (K-999)
Unplug when not in use
to save battery life.
Warning: This circuit was designed for use with a 9V battery or a center negative 9V DC power supply only.
Signal Input
(From Guitar)
Signal Output
(To Amplifier)