KarDiaN Nitroglycerin - Overdrive
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A Nitroglycerin Tailored for the "Small Amp at Full Tilt," Enhanced ADD CBF Version
The Nitroglycerin lives up to its name: the idea is not to reproduce a simple "pedal-ish" distortion but to capture the lively and edgy character of a small tube amp pushed hard. KarDiaN takes the concept further with a clipping architecture based on a set of diodes to achieve a dense, articulated saturation rich in harmonics, while remaining surprisingly open.This "ADD CBF" version formalizes a modification long reserved for certain musicians: the addition of a clean blend and a clean LPF. The result: you can reinject a controlled amount of clean signal without muddying the drive and reinforce the foundation in the low end without losing the saturation's personality.
Who and What For: From Modern Blues to Edgy Rock, Studio to Stage Pedalboard
The Nitroglycerin "ADD CBF" is aimed at guitarists who want a drive pedal capable of reacting like an amp channel: sensitive to picking attack, generous when digging into the strings, and more docile when playing lightly or rolling back the guitar volume.It excels in blues, rock, indie, pop, and all contexts where expressive drive is sought that preserves chord articulation and the clarity of double-stops. In the studio, it helps lay down a solid rhythm without "boxiness" in the mids; live, it cuts through the mix without becoming harsh, especially if you take the time to adjust the EQ and clean module.
Another strong point: stacking. Placed before another overdrive to push it, or after a boost/OD with more mids, it maintains great definition. The parallel clean (ADD CBF) is also a formidable tool to keep presence and low end on rigs already heavily loaded with pedals.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Distortion, Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Blue |
| EQ | 2 channels | ||
Questions frequently asked
What type of saturation does the Prod Nitroglycerin ADD CBF deliver?
Its diode-based analog architecture produces a drive ranging from organic crunch to a more biting distortion. The JFET input stage contributes to a response that is sensitive to the guitar's attack and volume.
How does the ADD CBF clean blend work?
The ADD CBF module features Blend, Clean-Vol, and Clean-LPF controls. It allows reinjection of a clean signal, with a low-pass filter to emphasize the bass and low-mid frequencies of the parallel signal.
Is this pedal suitable for blues and rock?
This pedal is designed for electric guitar and covers blues, rock, indie, and pop genres. Its two-band Bass and Treble EQ allows adjustment of low-end firmness and attack sharpness.
What power supply is required for this overdrive?
The required power supply is 9 V DC with negative center, consuming 14 mA. Operation is mains powered.
What are the connections and dimensions of the pedal?
The input and output use 6.35 mm unbalanced jacks with respective impedances of 1 MΩ and 10 kΩ. The enclosure measures 72 x 125 x 55 mm, including jacks and switch, weighing 312 g. Switching is done in true bypass.
