[sdiy] Boss OBD-3 distortion ( was Re: Bass synth update... sorta.)

[Tom Wiltshire]

That OBD3 is pretty complicated for a fuzzbox. What does it do? I notice there's two paths through it - is one a suboctave or something?

Thanks,
Tom (another fan of crunched-up synths)

On 16 Jan 2012, at 19:49, Dave Magnuson wrote:

> 
> 
> I have a ProCo Rat II, and I think it's OK on synths.   My favorite by far
> is the Boss OBD-3 (bass overdrive).   The low end is ridiculous in
> comparison to the Rat (which sounds a bit thin on really low end stuff).
> The Rat is great for an edgy high-end lead, though.
> 
> http://www.indyguitarist.com/schematics1/boss/boss%20odb-3%20schematic.jpg
> 
> My favorite combo is the Crumar Spirit -> OBD-3 -> Ampeg SVT II preamp - >
> Mixer.  BOOM
> 
> Dave Magnuson
> 
> 
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