The scenario
Designing a guitar distortion effect that uses diode clipping to create a driven, overdriven sound.
What is in this drawing
Read the decisions behind it.
01
Use of an op-amp for gain
02
Back-to-back silicon diodes for hard symmetrical clipping
03
Single 9V supply with bias for half-rail operation
For creating a basic overdrive or distortion pedal for electric guitar.
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