{"id":150,"date":"2022-04-18T17:52:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T17:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teosmusic.net\/?post_type=product&#038;p=150"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:58:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:58:33","slug":"centauride-overdrive","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/teosmusic.net\/en\/product\/centauride-overdrive\/","title":{"rendered":"Centauride Overdrive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Centauride Overdrive is a <strong>Klon-type overdrive for guitar<\/strong>, designed as a transparent, structuring gain tool.<br \/>\nIt enhances presence, dynamics and playability without masking the guitar's character or that of the amp.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udfa5 Video demo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Centauride Demo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ymci15JOi04\" width=\"360\" height=\"203\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Musical intent &amp; use cases<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Centauride Overdrive is designed to function equally well as a clear boost, a light overdrive or an always-on gain stage.<br \/>\nAt low gain settings, it remains clean and well defined, making it ideal for shaping the signal or pushing an amplifier without altering its core tone.<\/p>\n<p>A key aspect of the Centauride lies in its clipping selector, which allows the pedal\u2019s behavior to be adapted precisely to the intended use.<br \/>\nIn the diode-free position, it functions as a totally clean boost, without any clipping influence, ideal for pushing an amp or other pedal while keeping the signal intact.<\/p>\n<p>The germanium diode position reproduces a more traditional behavior, with soft, naturally compressed saturation.<br \/>\nThe Schottky diode position offers a more modern response, with firmer clipping and a more direct attack.<\/p>\n<p>Used at the end of the gain chain, the Centauride helps the guitar stand out in the mix, especially for solos.<br \/>\nIts midrange structure enhances presence without hardening the upper spectrum or causing volume imbalance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who this pedal is for<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Centauride Overdrive is designed for guitarists looking for a <strong>transparent guitar overdrive<\/strong>, precise and controllable.<br \/>\nIt is particularly suited to musicians who use this type of pedal as the main boost or always-on base in their sound.<\/p>\n<p><strong>This pedal is for you if :<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you're looking for a transparent Klon-type boost to drive your amp or other pedals<\/li>\n<li>you want to structure your sound without adding excessive saturation<\/li>\n<li>you use an always-on overdrive to improve presence and legibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Positioning in the range :<\/strong><br \/>\nThe 1985 Preamp acts as a totally transparent boost\/preamp, with no saturation or signal coloration.<br \/>\nThe Centauride adds a Klon-type gain structure, with a slight midrange emphasis, ideal for pushing an amp or structuring a gain chain.<br \/>\nThe Tanto offers a more open, full-range approach, with active bass and treble control, enabling precise sculpting of the spectrum while maintaining a natural response.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Closing note<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Centauride Overdrive is a Klon-type overdrive redesigned as a modern, flexible and musical tool, offering transparency, midrange control and controlled dynamics in a simple, effective format.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Key design points<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Klon-style overdrive focused on transparency, articulation, and mix presence<\/li>\n<li>Klon-style overdrive focused on transparency, articulation, and mix presence<\/li>\n<li>Architecture designed to work as a clean boost, light overdrive, or always-on gain stage<\/li>\n<li>Controls: Output, Gain, Tone<\/li>\n<li>Three-position clipping selector allowing precise control of saturation behavior\n<ul>\n<li>No-diodes position for a completely clean boost with no clipping influence<\/li>\n<li>Germanium diode position for soft, naturally compressed saturation<\/li>\n<li>Schottky diode position for a firmer, more modern response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Internal DIP switches for midrange control (Original \/ Fat \/ Max Mids)<\/li>\n<li>Optimized for end-of-chain use to improve solo clarity and mix projection<\/li>\n<li>Internal True Bypass \/ Buffered Bypass selector to suit complex pedalboards<\/li>\n<li>100% analog circuit, hand-built with through-hole components<\/li>\n<li>Standard 9V DC (center negative)<\/li>\n<li>Compact 125B enclosure<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Transparent Klon-type overdrive designed as boost and always-on gain stage.<\/strong><br \/>\nEnhances presence, dynamics and legibility without altering the amp's character.<br \/>\nIdeal for structuring sound, pushing an amp or integrating into an existing gain 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