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Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver

$180.00 to $212.00 Price Tier: High-end

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Elevate your sonic palette with the Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver, a masterclass in overdrive articulation. This pedal is an essential tool for guitarists seeking a seamless transition from a gentle boost to a roaring overdrive. With its very transparent discrete circuit, the Interstellar Overdriver responds with remarkable sensitivity, mimicking the natural dynamics of vintage tube amplifiers, making it a must-have for blues, alt-rock, and metal enthusiasts alike.

Housed in a robust metal casing, this pedal is built to withstand the rigors of a musician's lifestyle. Its minimalist design provides intuitive control with just two knobs: Overdriver and Master, allowing you to craft your ideal soundscape effortlessly. The pedal ensures a pristine signal path with true bypass, ensuring that your tone remains uncolored when disengaged. Whether you're aiming for crystalline clarity or saturated warmth, the Interstellar Overdriver delivers with aplomb.

Handcrafted in New York City, this pedal also includes practical features such as a bypass footswitch and a status LED, providing immediate feedback during performance. Power it with a 9V battery or an optional 9V DC power supply to keep your tones alive on stage or in the studio.

Key Features:

Overdrive effect ranging from light boost to harmoniously enriched tones
Very transparent discrete circuit
True bypass for uncolored signal when disengaged
Two control knobs: Overdriver and Master
Durable metal housing
Hand-made in New York City, USA
Power options: 9V battery or 9V DC power supply (not included)
Current consumption: 1 mA
Input/Output: 6.3 mm Mono jack

Product specs

Available since	March 2018
Overdrive	Yes
Distortion	No
Fuzz	No
Metal	No

FAQs

What type of overdrive sound does the Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver produce?: The Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver is known for delivering a creamy overdrive reminiscent of vintage 50's valve amps. It enhances your sound as you increase the gain, providing a rich, dynamic overdrive experience.
Is the Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver suitable for high-gain metal tones?: No, the Interstellar Overdriver is designed for classic overdrive tones and does not cater to high-gain metal sounds. It excels in producing warm, vintage overdrive rather than distortion or fuzz effects.
Does the Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?: Yes, the Interstellar Overdriver is versatile and works well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, maintaining its characteristic creamy overdrive across different guitar types.
Can the Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver be powered by a standard pedalboard power supply?: Yes, the Interstellar Overdriver can be powered using a standard 9V DC power supply, making it compatible with most pedalboard setups.
How does the Death By Audio Interstellar Overdriver respond to guitar volume knob adjustments?: The Interstellar Overdriver responds dynamically to volume knob adjustments, allowing players to clean up their tone or push the overdrive further by simply adjusting their guitar's volume.

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PROS

Dynamic range from slight grit to blown out tones
Adds treble bite for specific tonal preference
Captures classic punk 1976-1978 guitar sound
Thick, chewy overdrive enhances amp's natural overdriving
Transparent yet full sound, offering unique tonal quality
Works well both standalone and as part of a pedal chain
Excellent for creating Kevin Shields-like tones with added reverb
Serves as a gritty boost for a thick doom tone
Simple controls for easy use
Versatile, though distinct, sound compared to other pedals

CONS

Not as versatile for those seeking a wide range of sounds
Durability concerns; prone to damage during gigs

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Features and functionality

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The left channel's Setting 6 offers a dynamic tremolo fuzz that reacts to signal amplitude, creating glitchy effects with gain settings around noon.
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The Interstellar Overdriver offers a unique distortion character that transitions from a clean boost to a loud, mid-gain distortion when the knobs are fully turned up.
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Comparisons

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The Interstellar Overdriver offers more sustain and presence compared to the GT-500, especially for users with hot pickups like those on a Les Paul.
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The Interstellar Overdriver and Fuzz War are fundamentally different, with the former being more of an overdrive/distortion and the latter delivering high-gain fuzz tones.
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The BD-2 pedal is recommended for achieving tones similar to the Interstellar Overdriver, particularly for its touch sensitivity and compatibility with solid state amps.
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The Quilter SuperBlock series is suggested as an alternative amp solution, offering solid-state reliability with analog sound, catering to the Fender and Marshall/Vox sound profiles.
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Use cases and applications

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Ideal for psych and noise rock, but offers versatility for less extreme styles with unique character on tamer settings.
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The Interstellar Overdriver might sound thin and trebley when used with a Telecaster into a Twin Reverb amp, as reported by some users.
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The BD-2 is popular among indie guitarists for its versatility and ability to enhance the sound of less-than-ideal amp setups, providing consistent tone with backline amps.
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The BD-2 pedal can achieve Tweed-esque fuzzy tones by adjusting gain and tone settings, making it suitable for those seeking vintage-inspired overdrive sounds.
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The Klon KTR into a Colour Box V2 setup is praised for producing a Neil Young/MJ Lenderman-like tone across both solid state and tube amps.
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User experience

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Some users report an audible pop when switching channels, notably with Settings 4 and 6.
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Some users experience a short-lived honeymoon phase with the Interstellar Overdriver, indicating it may not meet long-term expectations for an overdrive pedal.
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Value and pricing

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Owners feel it's not worth over $200 without discounts due to limitations in tonal control and switching noise.
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Mods and upgrades

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Combining the BD-2 with a Morning Glory pedal offers a flexible setup: use the Morning Glory to boost into the BD-2 for varied breakup tones.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 Reviews and 11 Ratings

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xaqary

5455

about 9 years ago

It's broken now...mostly

Part of my tone chasing youth & having played at their venue tins of times and meeting these kids. I never thought the industry would explode as it has. Honestly it's not the most versatile of pedals tho more than most- like the Fuzz War for instance. Mine got smashed at a gig & the knob is a bit smashed in & while it still kinda works it's definitely hobbled. While it's not super versatile it's a one if a kind sound. Try it out- thankfully they're widely available now. These are good people making good stuffs.

lewiss

158

over 8 years ago

Insane Drive Pedal

One of the smoothest overdrive pedals that I've ever had the pleasure of hearing. It sounds incredible on it's own either at high or low gain and serves as a great boost to any combination of amps and pedals, both loud and quiet.

Use as a gritty boost with any fuzz to create a the tightest, thickest doom tone you've ever heard.

Warm buttery tones, simplistic controls and just the right amount of drive make the Interstellar Overdrive an easy favourite on any board.