Detail 01
Gain, Tone, and Level controls
Gain sets distortion amount, Tone changes the distortion’s color, and Level sets output.
Product detailSKU #1500000359244
MaestroInvader Distortion Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Invader is an all-analog distortion pedal with Gain, Tone, and Level controls for setting the amount, color, and output of the effect. It spans slight sizzle through heavier metal and hard-rock distortion, and the three-knob layout keeps adjustments direct at rehearsal, home, or onstage. A switchable noise gate helps manage hiss and hum at higher distortion settings; its internal trim pot sets the gate threshold. True-bypass switching and active-status logo LEDs round out the pedalboard-ready format.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Dialing distortion from light edge to high-gain metal and hard-rock sounds.
- Players who want a switchable noise gate with an internally adjustable threshold.
- Pedalboards needing a compact true-bypass distortion pedal with visible active LEDs.
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
Gate switch with internal threshold trim pot
The noise gate can be switched on or off, then adjusted internally for how much signal passes.
Detail 03
True bypass
The pedal has a true-bypass footswitch.
Detail 04
9V battery or regulated 9–12VDC supply
It can run from either specified power option.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Unplug the input when not using the pedal to prevent battery drain.
- 02Remove the battery before long-term storage to help prevent leakage and damage.
- 03A regulated 9–12VDC supply requires a 5.5 x 2.1 mm plug.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is the Invader digital or analog?
It uses all-analog signal processing.
02Does it have a noise gate?
Yes. The gate is switchable and has an internal threshold trim pot.
03How is it powered?
Use a 9V battery or a regulated 9–12VDC power supply.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
4 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- True Bypass
- Power On Switch
- Incorporated into the input jack. Unplug the input when not in use to prevent battery drain. Remove the battery when the pedal is going to be stored for long periods to prevent leakage and damage.
- Controls
- Gain, Tone, Level; internal Noise Gate Threshold trim pot
- Switches
- True Bypass footswitch, Gate On/Gate Off toggle switch
3 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 100 kohms
- Output Impedance
- 100 ohms
- Power Requirements
- 9V battery or regulated 9–12*VDC power supply (5.5 x 2.1 mm plug, wired
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Dxwxh
- 5.04 inch x 3.45 inch x 2.5 inch, including feet, knobs, jacks, etc
3 detailsOther
- LED Indicators
- Red, yellow and blue bugles in the Maestro logo illuminate when the pedal is active
- Current Draw
- 35 mA
- Signal Processing
- All-analog
