Backseat Driver Dynamic Overdrive
V 1.3 Released May 11, 2024 = Available Now!!
The Backseat Driver combines Compression and Distortion to create a uniquely responsive over drive. Sustain for days provided by an OTA compression circuit followed by a classic single transistor gain stage. Switches for Voicing and Jangle mode further extend the flexibility of this pedal.
Controls:
Level - Adjusts the Output Level
Sustain - Adjusts Amount of Compression
Drive - Adjusts Amount of Overdrive
Voice Switch -Modern or Vintage Distortion Voicing
Jangle Switch - Increases upper frequencies, creating a brighter cutting sound.
Internal Controls:
Dip Switch - Half wave envelope detection (less compression.)
Release Time Trimmer - Adjusts compressor response
Gain 'Window" Trimmer - Adjusts emitter resistance of gain stage. Cleaner/Fuzzier
Specifications
True Bypass
Top Mount Jacks
Requires 9v External Power Supply
(No Batteries!)
5mm UV Indicator LED
All Monkey Riot Pedals are backed by a lifetime warranty for original owners except for overvoltage or reversed power polarity issues. Hand Built one at a time in Nashville, TN.
Internal Adjustments
In addition to the top panel Level, Sustain and Drive pots, there are 3x internal trimmers and a dip switch. The trimmers control: Compressor Release Time, Output Boost Level and Emitter Resistance (adjusts the maximum amount of distortion.) A DIP switch toggles the envelope detection between Full Wave and Half Wave. Full Wave detection allows for maximum compression.
Backseat Driver - QC Testing - Jangle Mode
Adjusting Internal Emitter Resistor Trimmer for more GAIN!
Jangle Mode A/B
Modern vs. Vintage Voice