User Manual

- CONTROLS -

GAIN Knob – The GAIN knob controls the amount of overdrive/distortion. As

you turn GAIN clockwise, the amount of input gain increases.

BOOST Knob – The BOOST knob controls the amount of extra gain fed into the

main circuit when the BOOST and NORMAL modes are engaged (both LEDs lit).

As BOOST is turned clockwise, the amount of distortion increases.

DRY Knob – The DRY knob mixes a clean unaltered signal with the distortion

produced by the OVERLORD. At the minimum position of the DRY knob, the

output is 100% overdrive effect, and at the maximum position the output is

100% clean. This function is useful for preserving the harmonic integrity of your

playing, which is especially useful for keyboards or bass. For guitarists, this

feature can be useful if you are stacking the OVERLORD with other drive pedals,

or are playing it through an overdriven amplifier.

INPUT LVL Switch – This switch controls the overall input level of your

instrument into the OVERLORD. Use it to set an appropriate gain level for a

variety of instruments. Set the switch to HI for low-level instruments, like a

single-coil guitar or vintage electric piano. Set the switch to NORM for

humbucker guitars and most modern keyboard workstations. Use the LO setting

for high-output instruments, like some synthesizers or boosted guitars.

Tip: The GAIN Knob, INPUT LVL switch, and DRY knob all work together. If

the INPUT LVL switch is set properly, turning the DRY knob should not

significantly change the overall volume. However, varied settings of the INPUT

LVL switch could produce some interesting higher- or lower-gain sounds. Feel

free to experiment with this switch – setting it “wrong” might sound great,

and won’t damage the circuit!

BASS Knob – Active control of the level of the bass frequency range.

MID Knob – Active control of the level of the middle frequency range.

TREBLE Knob – Active control of the level of the treble frequency range.

VOL Knob – This knob controls the overall volume output of the OVERLORD. As

this knob is turned clockwise, the output level increases.

BYPASS Footswitch and red LED – This footswitch selects whether the

OVERLORD is engaged or in buffered bypass mode. When the effect is engaged,

the red LED will be lit.

BOOST Footswitch and blue LED – This footswitch toggles Boost mode on

and off. When in Boost mode, the blue LED will be lit.