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The Backseat Driver combines Compression and Distortion to create a uniquely responsive over drive. Sustain for days provided by a Dynacomp style compression circuit followed by a classic Electra Distortion 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
V1.3 Released May 11, 2024
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.
Backseat Driver features a set of internal controls for further adjustments:
Release Time Trimmer - Adjusts the response speed of the compressor. Increase for slower response speed, Decrease for a snappier response. Warning setting speed very fast will cause the compressor to become unreponsive.
Output Level Trimmer - Trims the output level up or down. Useful if using Vintage voice with low Sustain settings.
Emitter Resistor Adjustment Trimmer - Adjusts the "window" of the drive control. Increase for more distortion. Maxing this trimmer results in fuzz.
Envelope Detector Dip Switch - Toggles between Full or Half Wave Envelope Detection. Half Wave Detection results in less compression.
Backseat Driver - QC Testing - Jangle Mode
Adjusting Internal Emitter Resistor Trimmer for more GAIN!
Jangle Mode A/B
Modern vs. Vintage Voice