Kernom Ridge is an advanced overdrive based on analog morphing where the threshold of the clipping stage is changed in real time.
Analog morphing core is the name of a new and unique patented approach to electronic clipping circuits developed by Kernom. It gives musicians access to an almost infinite number of clipping options: symmetrical, asymmetrical, high headroom, highly compressed, etc. In a single analog circuit, controlled by the unique tuning knob. Completely different from approaches like modeling and switches between different diodes.
The result is an extremely versatile and unique analog circuit. Use the tuning knob to choose between the ultimate clean boost to a fully compressed overdriven sound. Ever dreamed of a heavily distorted sound that still responds to the dynamics of your playing Symmetrical, asymmetrical, high headroom, compressed ... you decide!
Choose between ultimate transparency at every grit level with the three eq knobs on middles, or color your sound with the powerful eq section. Change the way the pedal responds to your guitar with the pre knob, how it responds to your amp with the post knob, how you cut through or blend into the mix with the mid knob.
The pedal has an internal preset that you can use without having to use an external device, accessible via the preset footswitch. Simply hold down the preset footswitch for 2 seconds and save the current button position for later use. The pedal is fully midi compatible. You can connect an external midi switcher to the ridge via a mini-jack to store and recall 128 different presets for all your overdrive needs.
You can also connect the ridge to a third-party controller and change the internal parameters in real time to explore new ways of interacting with overdrive.
- Mood Knob - A versatile controller that completely changes the clipping style of overdrive, from clean boost to high-gain and everything in between.
- 30V Maximum Output Voltage - Push the front end of your amp like never before and experience extreme dynamics.
- Mix your favorite overdrives - Connect an expression pedal (not included) and adjust the drive levels, boost the mids or mix two completely different overdrive sounds while playing.
- Preset Switch - Found a perfect overdrive tone that you want to recall in an instant? No problem! The Ridge lets you save and recall your favorite tone via the "Preset" button.
- store and recall 128 presets - The Ridge is fully MIDI compatible, so you can connect a MIDI switcher (not included) and recall up to 128 different presets!
- Overdrive all your instruments - The Ridge is not only the ultimate overdrive for guitarists, it works just as well with bass, synths and vocals!
- 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 high (4.4 inches deep x 6.5 inches wide x 2 inches high).
- Weight: 850 g (1.8 lbs)
- Power adapter required: Use an adapter (not included) with the following current rating: 9VDC center negative, minimum 250mA, 300mA or more recommended.