Detail 01
Hard and soft diode clipping
The pedal offers two different clipping approaches for its drive sounds.
Product detailSKU #1500000423452
KeeleySuper Rodent Overdrive & Distortion Effects Pedal Black/Yellow
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Super Rodent puts four analog drive approaches into one compact pedal. Select hard diode clipping for a more edged distortion response or soft clipping for a smoother overdriven voice, then use the corresponding tone circuit to refine the result. Its hybrid settings combine parts of the two drive designs, making the pedal useful when a single established voice is not enough. Buffered and true-bypass operation are both available, so the bypass choice can be matched to the rest of the rig.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Rehearsal sessions where hard and soft clipping options help narrow down a drive direction quickly.
- Pedalboard setups needing the choice between buffered bypass and true bypass.
- Creating hybrid overdrive and distortion sounds by combining elements of the two circuits.
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
Two tone-control circuits
Each circuit uses a different method of shaping the overdrive or distortion tone.
Detail 03
Buffered or true bypass
You can select either bypass mode for the pedal.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many drive voices does the Super Rodent offer?
It combines two drive circuits with two hybrid modes for four distinct overdrive and distortion sounds.
02Can I choose between true and buffered bypass?
Yes. The pedal can be switched between buffered-bypass and true-bypass operation.
03What does the clipping switch change?
It selects hard diode clipping or soft diode clipping.
Reference
Full specifications
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1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
