[sdiy] inductor based distortion

[Michael Zacherl]

Hi,
wouldn't that kill (i.e. the core becomes a 
magnet) the transformer after some time?

Michael.

Fredrik Carlqvist wrote:
> Interesting way to build a distortion unit. One way could be to build a
> normal preamp with a transformer and then add the ability to insert a
> dead current in one of the windings. This should be a way to control the
> iron core saturation. A larger current should give more distortion
> sooner. This would probably clip the signal closer and closer to the
> midpoint, but in a soft way since the transformer still will be doing
> its job but with a lesser and lesser inductance.