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ASTERIA PREAMP DRIVE MK. III
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PROJECT NAME
BASED ON
EFFECT TYPE
PROJECT SUMMARY
DOCUMENT VERSION
Catalinbread
®
Formula 55
An adaptation of the Fender
®
Deluxe 5E3 amplifier from 1955, a classic low-wattage amplifier noted for
its harmonically-rich breakup that can be achieved at low volumes.
Overdrive / Amp Emulation
1.0.1 (2020-12-10)
Actual size is 2.3” x 1.86” (main board) and 1.78” x 0.87” (bypass board).
BUILD DIFFICULTY
Intermediate
This documentation is for the
Mk. III
version of the project. There is also a
version, based on
the Formula No. 5 V1, and a
version, based on the Formula No. 5 V2. While the names are
similar, the circuit and part numbering are different. Please be sure your PCB is labeled “Asteria Mk.
III” before proceeding with this build document.
IMPORTANT NOTE