Overdrive

Overdrive pedals are guitar pedals that are designed to produce a smooth, warm, and natural-sounding distortion effect of an overdriven tube amp by increasing the gain of the guitar’s signal. These pedals are often used to give a guitar’s sound more “bite” and “edge,” and are a popular choice among guitarists who are looking to add some extra punch and character to their sound.

Overdrive pedals work by increasing the level of the guitar’s signal, which causes the signal to become distorted as it approaches the maximum level that the amplifier can handle. This produces a warm, rounded, and slightly compressed distortion effect that is often associated with classic rock and blues music.