Detail 01
Single gain knob
One control means fast setup and no tone-shaping options. What you hear is your rig, louder and firmer.
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A single-knob boost pedal for pushing an amp harder and adding presence. For players who want more of their existing tone, not a new one.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Kicking a tube amp into breakup for solos
- Adding presence and cut in a loud band mix
- Sitting always-on to tighten and thicken a rig
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting distortion on a clean amp — this boosts, it doesn't saturate
- Anyone needing multiple sounds from one pedal
- Rigs already clipping the front end
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Boost, not overdrive
Drive comes from whatever it hits. On a clean solid-state amp the result stays clean and just gets louder.
Detail 03
Compact enclosure
Small footprint fits into a crowded board where a full-size pedal wouldn't.
Detail 04
Internal DIP switches
Voicing and gain range are set inside the enclosure, so you open the pedal to change them, not tweak on the fly.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Power supply and patch cables are not included
- 02Boost pedals sound very different depending on the amp you run into
- 03Setting the knob high can push a tube amp into unexpected volume jumps
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with a solid-state amp?
It will make it louder and add presence, but solid-state amps don't break up the way tube amps do. Expect a level and presence change, not added grit.
02Can I leave it on all the time?
Yes. Many players run boosts always-on at a low setting to firm up their core tone, then rely on other pedals for lead jumps.
03Does it need a battery or adapter?
It runs on standard 9V pedal power. A power supply is not included, so plan for a spare output on your board.
04What's the difference between this and an overdrive?
An overdrive generates its own clipping. A boost raises signal level and lets your amp or next pedal do the distorting, which keeps your original character.
Reference
Full specifications
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