CD65
DISTORTION
Description
The Cd65 CompanDrive is an all-analog overdrive and utility pedal developed in collaboration with guitarist Kenyon Reed. It serves as a faithful recreation of the 1960s studio companding circuits often used in high-end tape recording processes. The signal path consists of four distinct stages: a Vintage Console Gain Circuit utilizing an LM308 op-amp, a soft-knee compressor, a signal expander, and a final vintage-style output boost. This unique architecture creates a "glue and bloom" effect that enhances harmonics and dynamics while providing mix-ready studio tones. The pedal is designed to function as an "always-on" enhancer, a transparent boost, or a rich low-to-medium gain overdrive.Media
Videos
Demo by Kenyon Reed (EN)
Demo by Ambient Endeavors (EN)
Links
Technical data
Width
000.00 mm
Depth
000.00 mm
Height
000.00 mm
Circuit type
analog
Voltage
9V DC, center negative
Current
200mA
