Korg OD-s DIY Distortion
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Essential Information About the OD-S Overdrive Pedal
Essential Information About the OD-S Overdrive Pedal
- "Do it yourself" solderless kit to easily assemble your own overdrive.
- Genuine NuTube triode stage for a warm, responsive tone rich in harmonics.
- Compact format, low power consumption, and pedalboard compatibility.
- Wide range of sounds: from transparent boost to strong drive, ideal for both solo and rhythm playing.
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A Tube Overdrive Reinvented by the NuTube Triode
The OD-S captures the sonic aesthetic of tube overdrives while adopting NuTube technology, a modern analog triode offering natural compression, "sag," and harmonics typical of classic amps. Offered as a kit, this pedal provides a fun experience: you build your effect and discover from the inside how this musical tone is born.
Who Is It For and In What Contexts?
Accessible to guitarists of all levels, the OD-S suits both DIY enthusiasts and demanding musicians. It shines in blues, rock, pop, indie, and vintage hard rock, whether as a boost in front of a clean channel or as a mild overdrive before an already crunchy amp. Its small size and ease of use make it a reliable ally in studio, rehearsal, and live settings, on a minimalist or fully loaded pedalboard.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Overdrive | Number of tracks | 1 |
| Technology | Nu:tube | EQ | Tone |
| Format | Pedal | Settings | volume, gain, tone, Tube Gain |
| Inputs | Jack | Type | sector |
| Outputs | Jack | Use | electric guitar |
| Switch | On/Off | Color | Black |
| Simultaneous effects | 1 | Weight | 340 g |
| Number of effects | 1 | Dimensions (mm) | Ă VALIDER â proposition : 122 x 96 x 55 |
| Input and output | 6.35 mm (mono), guitar/line. | Enclosure | metal, compact, pedalboard-compatible. |
| Power jack | 2.1 mm DC, center-negative. | Included accessories | perforated chassis and front panel, NuTube module, dedicated circuit board and internal components, potentiometers, knob(s), footswitch, LED, solderless connectors, hardware, assembly guide and documentation. |
| Potentiometers | Gain, Tone, Level. | Power supply included | no. |
| Footswitch | on/off with status LED. | Power supply | 9 V DC (center-negative, standard pedalboard). |
| Internal component and connector assembly | solderless. | Typical power consumption | approx. 50 mA. |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Korg OD-S assembly solderless?
The kit assembles without a soldering iron thanks to dedicated connectors. The wiring is designed to remain clear and secure during assembly.
What power supply is required for this pedal?
A 9 V DC power supply with negative center, standard for pedalboards, is required. Typical current consumption is about 50 mA.
What sound does the OD-Sâs NuTube triode offer?
The NuTube technology provides natural compression, sag, and harmonics inspired by tube amplifiers. At low gain, the signal is thickened in a clean boost range. Increasing the Gain makes the saturation meatier with singing mids.
What controls are available on the pedal?
Three potentiometers adjust Gain, tone, and output Level. The datasheet also mentions a Tube Gain control.
Can it be used with a guitar and a pedalboard?
The jack inputs and outputs allow integration into a guitar effects chain. Its size of 122 Ă 96 Ă 55 mm and weight of 340 g make it easy to install on a pedalboard.
