ONECONTROL OC-SROD4Kn Strawberry Red Overdrive 4K User Manual
- June 13, 2024
- ONECONTROL
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User’s Manual V2.01
STRAWBERRY RED OVERDRIVE 4K
BJFe Series | Overdrive Pedal
Specifications
IInput impedance: 390K.
Output impedance: 50K
Drive voltage: 9V-18V.
Current consumption: 10,7mA.
S / N ratio: -90dB.
Size: 39Wx100Dx31H mm (excluding protrusions).
47Wx100Dx48H mm (including protrusions).
Weight: Approximately 160 grams (200 grams when battery is inserted).
Features
STRAWBERRY RED OVERDRIVE 4K –
“And the Legend was Born”
It’s been decades since the first effects pedal called an “Overdrive” was born.
How many overdrive pedals have been made so far? And can a new overdrive be
found that is not a recreation of one of the older designs?
Our new SROD4K does not imitate the sound of existing pedals. For those
seeking unique sounds for their creative spirit, we bring to you the latest
edition of our founder’s favorite overdrive pedal in the 4K (four knob) style
mini enclosure, as well as a special limited art “Japonism” edition. While
many pedals seek to “simulate” a style of amplifier, the SROD4K boldly goes
forward into the new.
We have ensured that the SROD4K will work well with an extremely wide range of
amplifiers – from small solid state practice amps to large tube amplifers with
4×12 cabinets. The most important thing to most players is to have a great
dynamic sound that they are comfortable with, so that they can perform their
best in various equipment situations. Björn Juhl has designed some of the
world’s most desirable tube amplifiers and he has done his best to include as
many of the characteristics of these “boutique” amplifiers as is possible. A
great pedal can be your “secret weapon” to help get your sound and feel
anywhere, anytime.
One of the most important features of the SROD4K is the single GAIN knob. This
knob will take you from a low gain treble booster style of effect, up to low
gain and medium gain overdrives before noon on the dial. Using the volume knob
on your guitar (or your fingers/pick attack) you can easily control the gain
level and dynamics. Where many pedals will turn into a “mush” unless played at
full volume, the SROD4K behaves like a tube amplifier would and gives both the
tone and feel players demand. Using
the SROD4K into British-style amps will give the player the ability to further
emphasize the characteristics of the amplifier without the entire tone turning
to “mush”.
You can even help dial in a high gain amplifier by judicious use of the GAIN
and TREBLE/LOW knobs to further sculpt a wall of sound. If you happen to like
playing a more American style combo amp, these are usually brighter sounding
and harder to work with for overdrive pedals – but you can use the tone
controls on the STRAWBERRY RED to balance the tone and create a singing,
cohesive sound that is impossible to create on those style amps without some
pedal assistance. Many times, players will be using solid-state amps, as they
are much more affordable and lighter to carry. The characteristics required
for a high-quality amplifier remain the same whether they are constructed with
tubes or solid-state components. However, the SROD4K can help bring out the
best from any amplifier, regardless of the construction. If you have a high-
wattage amp with a large speaker (such as a 12” model) the STRAWBERRY RED can
help get a tone and feel similar to a large tube amp with a 4×12 speaker
cabinet. While it is not an amp simulator pedal, the SROD4K can help “tame”
even the stiffest and most unforgiving transistor amplifiers. The compression
and dynamic character introduced into your sound from this pedal will delight
your ears and your fingers.
The SROD4K’s TREBLE control is an active tone control that works in the mid to
high range from -3db to +6db. When the TREBLE knob is lowered, the range
between 70hz and 7khz is adjusted; and when the knob is raised, the range of
700hz to 7khz is lightly boosted. This allows what Björn calls the “luxury
trebles” to be heard. It is the difference between painful or annoying high-
end content, or a sound that makes sound engineers and music fans smile. No
matter how you set the knob, it will give you a
great tone that emphasizes the overtone components for a warm sound with great
presence.
This is one of the secrets of the high-end tube amplifiers.
The LOW knob will cut and boost the low end to help adjust for the style of
amplifiers that you may be plugged into.
We have always used the highest quality machined aluminum ultra-compact
housings for our effects pedals, as well as industry-leading artwork and
hardware. Even though the size is small, you can still power our pedals with a
9v battery if you desire. Also, if you wish to experiment with some more
dynamic high-headroom tones, the power input can support 9v to 18v operation,
which can give you a more “three-dimensional” characteristic to your sound.
Controls:
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VOLUME: Adjusts the volume.
TREBLE: Adjusts the tone of the mid to high range.
DRIVE: Adjusts the strength of distortion. -
LOW: Adjusts the output of low frequencies.
Bjorn’s Description
STRAWBERRY RED OVERDRIVE 4K The idea for (SROD4K) was to be able to push any
amp and speaker combination, from low gain to medium gain overdrive,
distortion, and even more distorted amps and other distortion pedals with any
pickup. The sound of SROD4K is different from any overdrive you’ve heard on
the market. It’s a muscle overdrive, but at the same time it can produce old
sounds, and it’s really versatile.
The SROD4K’s EQ option has been limited to the range actually used for live
performances and recordings, and by deliberately eliminating extreme settings,
it has become possible to respond to various situations in more detail.
SROD4K is a miniature size, so it fits in the baggage of an airplane for
example. You can easily carry it anywhere, so you can always use the best
tone.
─── Bjorn Juhl
- If you adjust the DRIVE knob when it is ON, the pedal may make a rustling noise, but it depends on the specifications on the circuit. This is normal.
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