SPECIFICATIONS
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1Meg Ohm (Guitar mode) / 32k Ohm (Line mode)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 Ohm
BYPASS SWITCHING: True Bypass (electromechanical relay switching)
DIMENSIONS: 11.2 cm deep x 16.4 cm wide x 5.2 cm tall (4.4 inches deep x 6.5 inches wide x 2 inches tall).
WEIGHT: 850 g (1,8 lbs)
BUILD MATERIAL: 5mm thick aluminium casing with summit white smooth and high grade painting surface
CAPABILITIES: Designed for both guitar, bass, synth and studio.
MIDI CABLE REQUIREMENTS: Use a type A mini jack TRS MIDI cable.
POWER ADAPTOR REQUIREMENTS: Use an adaptor (not included) with the following rating: 9VDC center negative. (250mAminimum, 300mA or more recommended.)
FEATURES
RIDGE MOOD
Kernom's distinctive MOOD knob enables you to explore a limitless array of overdrive clipping variations. Whether you prefer soft or hard clipping, symmetrical or asymmetrical characteristics, inspired by Germanium or Silicon diode behavior, our augmented analog circuitry empowers you to embark on a sonic voyage spanning the full spectrum of drive tones. With just a single twist of the knob, you can seamlessly transition from an ultra-clean boost to ferocious high-gain intensity, passing through dynamic overdrive or more compressed textures.
Advanced EQ section to sculpt your ideal tone.
To begin, we offer the traditional post-Tone control positioned after the clipping stage, allowing you to fine-tune how your pedal interacts with your amplifier, in an advanced version within the Ridge. Recognizing the substantial impact that guitar interaction can have on overdrive tone, we've introduced a distinctive Pre-Tone adjustment before the clipping stage. This feature lets you modify how your playing influences the dynamics of the overdrive tone. Additionally, we've included a MID section to help your sound either stand out or seamlessly blend with other instruments in a mix.
Step on your favorite settings.
Use the internal preset accessible via the dedicated footswitch to have access to two sounds at any given time. Simply hold the preset footswitch for 2 seconds and save the current position of the knobs for later use.
Recall up to 128 presets via MIDI.
Full MIDI compatibility. Save and recall up to 128 different presets and cover all your overdrive needs. The use of an external MIDI switcher (not included) is needed.
BLEND YOUR FAVORITE FLAVORS
Connect your expression pedal to the RIDGE to control any combination of knobs and explore new possibilities.
OVERVIEW
MID
Highly responsive MID Eq to shape the way your sound sits in the mix.
MOOD
Mood continuous control to choose from an infinite number of different clipping flavors.
VOLUME
Highly responsive MID Eq to shape the way your sound sits in the mix.
DRIVE
From ultra clean boost to full overdriven high gain Drive.
POST TONE
Post tone acting after the clipping stage to precisely tailor your output sound, from fat and heavy to beautiful chime.
PRE TONE
Pre tone acting before the clipping stage to change the way the pedal reacts to your guitar.
PRESET
1 onboard preset, 128 presets accessible via MIDI.
True bypass with relay.
Expression pedal Input.
MIDI in and OUT with full control OVER all the parameters.
SASHA IVANTIC
"What the F*** ?! I knew this could match standard pedals but never expected it could do like a stacked combination of pedals. I think the RIDGE is going to be with me for a very long time."
LIVINGROOM
"There are no tradeoffs, no compromises with sound despite the functionality and the versatility (...)"
RIFFS BEARDS & GEAR
"The MOOD knob is where all the craziness happens", "This pedal is pretty wild, real talk"
WATCH MORE
Check out our YouTube playlist for a compilation of all the videos about us.
SASHA IVANTIC
"What the F*** ?! I knew this could match standard pedals but never expected it could do like a stacked combination of pedals. I think the RIDGE is going to be with me for a very long time."
Customer Reviews
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When I decided to switch from digital drive-sound-shaping for analog ones, I knew I`ll need a master class pedal and RIDGE is doing the job better than I could expect, really. To have a full system you`ll need a MIDI controller, because there are more than 2 sounds you`ll fall in love. Maybe Kernom colleagues will propose soon extended version with a small screen and more program saving option, then I expect product will be complete. I cannot wait for MOHO to place it next to RIDGE on my pedalboard.
I keep my fingers crossed for KERNOM team, what next they can provide for us...
L
This pedal is outstanding, beautifully crafted and game changing, it’s just revolutionary
As a Worship musician it’s pretty hard to find the right Overdrive that pushes your guitar through the mix while also maintaining the integrity of your tone to keep things sounding silky smooth, I thank God I came across the KERNOM RIDGE!!!
The possibilities are limitless, you can go from clean boost, to edge of breakup to just straight up fuzz-like clippings with just the turn of the never before seen MOOD Knob on top of having the most complete EQ section I’ve ever used on an Overdrive pedal
I will be recommending this pedal to every musician that I come across and will keep the KERNOM RIDGE on my pedalboard for years to come
P
I discovered the existence of this pedal by chance on Youtube.
Having tried a multitude of Boost and Overdrive pedals, I was very curious to test the Ridge.
After watching the videos on Youtube, I decided to buy it.
Result, I love it!
So, I removed 2 pedals from my pedal board, my KokoBoost Relaoded and a replica of the Klon Centaur.
I'm keeping my Crunchy Chime Booster pedal for the time being until one day I've managed to simulate it with the Ridge.
Finally, I updated my Ridge to correct (improve) the management of MIDI presets.
Namely that this update is free and that I do not know of a company that offers a hardware update for free in the world.
Congratulations to this team and long life to this company.
M
I have been using the RIDGE for a while now and it is the only overdrive I use at this point. I have a pedalboard with every type of overdrive on it and I still reach for the ridge every chance I get. It does every sound I could want and it works PERFECTLY for my 8 and 9 string needs. Plus it works really well as a EQ for any clean sections I might have. I can’t say enough good things about it. I love it to death and if you’re even remotely on the fence about the pedal I hope that you give it a try because it’ll change you’re life.
M
In 30 seconds, I got the sound I had been looking for in years of trying a hundred overdrive pedals. And you can change it any way you want to make it sound perfect for your guitar and amp.
A bargain.