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Overdrive

Is a simple overdrive distortion created by applying a non-linear transfer function to the input signal. Adapted from cyclone/overdrive~ from Pd.

Drive is the sole control parameter. It's value can be "aribtrarily large" and a good choice of value will depend upon the input signal strength and your thirst for distortion. Don't be afraid to try values like 100 since the output is clamped to the [-1, 1] range. You can use Gain to dial-back the input signal or handle loud values further downstream.

Gain multiplies the input signal prior to the effect. Remember to keep an eye on this value as undamped reverbation can get out of hand.

Bypass allows you to bypass the effect.

The Example

Here we use CCGenerator to walk through a range of Gain values from 2 to 1000. You can remind yourself what the original signal sounds like by checking Bypass.