Kernom Ridge Overdrive

The RIDGE Overdrive Pedal from Kernom features a 100% analog saturation circuit that delivers a natural grain, dynamic response, and warmth. Its carefully crafted and refined design was awarded the Red Dot Award in 2023. At the core of Kernom pedals lies the patented Analog Morphing Core circuit.

This is not a digital simulation or emulation of Overdrive tones. It uses real analog diodes that saturate and produce distortion with unmatched dynamics. With an advanced EQ section, you have the ability to customize and fine-tune your sound to your needs, without limits or complications. The PRE TONE setting, exclusive to Kernom pedals, controls the EQ filter placed before the Overdrive effect, allowing you to adjust its responsiveness based on your instrument and playing style.

• Overdrive effect
• Augmented Analog AMC technology controls the nonlinear elements of the saturation stage
• Mood control knob for selecting your preferred drive sound, from Clean Boost to fully compressed and organic Overdrive
• Greater flexibility in the EQ section with separate sound adjustments: setting how the pedal reacts to the guitar with the Pre Tone control, how it interacts with the amplifier with the Post Tone control, and enhancing the mix with the MID control
• 1 preset accessible per pedal and 128 presets via MIDI
• Control each combination of knobs with an optional expression pedal
• Controls: Drive, Mood, Pre-Tone, Post-Tone, Mid, Volume
• LED indicators: Effect On, Preset
• True Bypass
• Footswitches: Effect Bypass, Preset
• Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
• EXP: 6.3 mm stereo jack
• MIDI input and output: 2 x 3.5 mm stereo minijack
• Power connection: 5.5 x 2.1 mm coaxial with center negative
• Power consumption: 250 mA
• Powered by 9V DC power supply
• Dimensions: 164 x 112 x 52 mm
• Weight: 850 g
• Made in France

The MOOD knob is more than just a gain control; it seamlessly morphs between iconic drive styles, allowing you to dial in everything from a clean, pristine boost to a thick, saturated distortion.

1- Ultra-dynamic Clean Boost

Like an RC amplifier, it adds clarity and dynamic space without affecting your tone.

2 - Transparent and Organic Overdrive.

Warmth inspired by Klon, perfect for pushing an amp to its limits.

3 - Expressive Overdrive with Mid Boost.

Get the punch of a Tube Screamer without excessive midrange honk.

4 - "High-Gain Monster"

Adds sustain and compression for standout lead tones.

5 - Distorted Overdrive Tones

Almost distorted, aggressive and wild tones, perfect for grunge and alternative rock.

About Kernom.

Kernom is a brand of guitar effect pedals that combines analog circuits with advanced digital control, offering a wide range of tones with great precision and expressiveness. Their innovative approach allows real-time shaping of the effect’s character, integrating features like presets, MIDI control, and artificial intelligence, without losing the warmth of analog sound. Kernom expands the creative possibilities for the modern guitarist with versatile, high-quality tools.