attn: FX gurus... 18 volts with effects....

[rhmcfarland]

Hi guys,

I read somewhere that some of the boutique overdrives run at 18vdc. Namely, Klon, Banzai Cold Fusion, and Maxon OD820. They use voltage doubling circuits. The Klon uses something called a "hex inverter" to double the voltage. This apparently has a lot to do with the hi fidelity type of sound of these units.

Can anyone give me specifics on how that is wired?

Thanks,

Randy

 

[lastwinj]

Re: attn: FX gurus... 18 volts with effects....

either way, the higher the voltage, the better the sound to my ears, especially in SS circuits.

germ

 

[rhmcfarland]

Re: attn: FX gurus... 18 volts with effects....

are you familiar with the hex inverter circuit? any schematics?