Detail 01
Six controls
Volume sets output, Drive adds distortion, and the remaining controls shape bass, mids, treble, and the selected midrange frequency.
Product detailSKU #1500000437559
JHS PedalsHard Drive Distortion Effects Pedal Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Hard Drive is a high-gain distortion pedal built around cascaded gain stages, hard limiting, and a sweepable midrange EQ. Its Drive control takes the effect from amp-like crunch into dense distortion, while Bass, Midrange, and Treble let you rebalance the sound. Mid Frequency selects the band affected by the Midrange control, so you can target the part of the mids you want to adjust. Volume sets the final output level for the rest of your signal path.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building crunch or saturated distortion sounds with focused control over the midrange.
- Changing tonal balance at the pedal with bass, midrange, treble, and selectable mid frequency controls.
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
2.6 x 1.61 x 4.8 in.
These are the pedal's listed width, height, and depth.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I adjust the mids separately from bass and treble?
Yes. It has dedicated Bass, Midrange, and Treble controls, plus a Mid Frequency control that chooses which mids the Midrange knob changes.
02What range of gain does it cover?
The pedal is described as spanning tube-amp-style crunch through a heavy wall of distortion.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 2.6 inch x 1.61 inch x 4.8 inch
