Kernom RIDGE augmented analog overdrive pedal

Kernom's description of the Kernom RIDGE augmented analog overdrive pedal

The Million Moods Overdrive.  Analog.  Limitless.

A new kind of analog overdrive pedal, using a groundbreaking clipping control technology to combine best in class sound to unparalleled flexibility and expressivity.

Its revolutionary interface allows users to shape the clipping flavor and personality of the pedal in an infinite number of ways and to control it via MIDI or with an expression pedal.

Powered by Kernom's Patent-Pending Analog Morphing Core Technology. We invented Augmented Analog.

Kernom invented analog morphing core, a new and unique patent pending approach to electronic clipping circuits. It controls the nonlinear elements of the clipping stage (traditionally diodes) by changing in real time their threshold, making them behave like a new kind of diode.

Use the mood knob to select the personality of the pedal, from the ultimate clean boost to a fully compressed and characterful overdriven sound.

Inspiration and Imagination.  Without Boundaries.

The Ridge was designed with expressivity and creativity in mind as main focus points, to help musicians write the next page in the history of music.

Kernom added an expression input, internal preset and full MIDI compatibility to the extraordinarily versatile electronic architecture of the Ridge.  The result is an inspiration machine, capable of both summoning the most classic sounds and taking the musician to new unexplored sound territories.

An iconic product.  Built to perform at peak performance for decades to come.

The iconic design of the Ridge pedal takes its roots in the architectural design language of Modernism. The casing has a strong personality and timeless feel. It is built out of 5mm thick touring ready aluminum and is virtually indestructible, to last a lifetime of inspiration.

The electronic heart of the product is meticulously manufactured in a state of the art electronics factory, located in France. This factory also works with clients in the medical industry, a field where there is no room for error or approximation.

Interacting with RIDGE.

MOOD continuous control to choose from an infinite number of dierent
clipping flavors. From ultra clean boost to full overdriven high gain DRIVE.

PRE TONE acting before the clipping stage to change the way the pedal
reacts to your guitar.

POST TONE acting after the clipping stage to precisely tailor your output
sound, from fat and heavy to beautiful chime. 

Highly responsive MID Eq to shape the way your sound sits in the mix.

- TRUE BYPASS WITH RELAY.
- EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUT.
- 1 ONBOARD PRESET.
- 128 PRESETS ACCESSIBLE VIA MIDI.
- MIDI IN AND OUT WITH FULL CONTROL OVER ALL THE PARAMETERS.

Up to 30V output voltage from standard 9V input for ultimate dynamics to punish your amp using the VOLUME knob.

5mm thick touring ready aluminum casing.

Overdrive all your instruments.

Choose between instrument level or line level at any time to use the RIDGE on all your tracks.

Chameleon eq trio.

Change the way the pedal reacts to your guitar with the PRE knob, how it interacts with your amp with the POST knob, how you cut through or blend in the mix with the MID knob.

Step on your favorite settings.

Use the internal preset accessible via the dedicated footswitch to have access to two sounds at any given time. Simply hold the preset footswitch for 2 seconds and save the current position of the knobs for later use.

Recall up to 128 presets via MIDI.

Full MIDI compatibility. Save and recall up to 128 different presets and cover all your overdrive needs.

Blend your favorite flavors.

Connect your expression pedal to the RIDGE to control any combination of knobs and explore new possibilities.  

Specifications.

Input Impedance: 1Meg Ohm (Guitar mode) / 32k Ohm (Line mode)Output Impedance: 100 Ohm

Bypass Switching: True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)

Dimensions: 11.2 cm deep x 16.4 cm wide x 5.2 cm tall (4.4 inches deep x 6.5 inches wide x 2 inches tall).

Weight:  850 g (1,8 lbs)

MIDI Cable Requirements: Use a type A mini jack TRS MIDI cable.

Power Adaptor Requirements: Use an adaptor (not included) with the following rating: 9VDC center negative. (250mA minimum, 300mA or more recommended.)