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I was interested to see that asymmetric distortion is achieved by using different numbers or types of diode in the feedback path. I was expecting this to be ach
by cesaref 4y ago
I was interested to see that asymmetric distortion is achieved by using different numbers or types of diode in the feedback path. I was expecting this to be achieved by adding a DC offset - i'm wondering why this isn't how it's achieved?
- ofalkaed 4y agoOffset is used sometimes but a diode is cheaper than the two resistors and cap needed for that offset voltage. More common on old transistor based pedals but their offset is really their bias, already there so might as well use it.
- achr2 4y agoThis is what bothers me with diode comparisons in general. The forward voltage is obviously the leading factor in the clipping but is actually the easiest to adjust through biasing the diode. It would be far more interesting to bias them all at the same forward voltage and then see how the other characteristics (leakage, capacitance, recover time, etc.) impact the waveform.
- iostream25 4y ago[dead]