/diy/ - Do It Yourself

this is probably the simplest pedal you could build.

2 points on this.
if you are using germanium diodes, use two in series each way, not just one.
germaniums lower forward voltage eats too much of the output volume.


also, a switch to disconnect the diode form ground nice, making it a boost instead of distortion.
(the volume might jump very high, so roll gain and vol back a bit)

>>702609
schematic

i have a question.

lots of pedals use diodes clipping with the diodes going to ground.
with a single supply like the common 9v, how on earth can the diode with anode to earth possible ever be forward biased?

that would require the signal to go below the bottom rail, right?

see D2 in the pic.