Headrush Overdrive
S1 Drive
Inspired by Boss® SD-1 Super Overdrive
The model S1 Drive is an overdrive pedal designed to deliver musical and dynamic saturation, ideal for:
- Rock
- Blues
- Pop
- Fusion
Pedal platform: excellent with already saturated amplifiers or boost pedals.
Defined sound, from light crunch to full overdrive, modulatable with the controls Level, Drive and Tone.
Perfect for those looking for versatile crunch, controllable overdrive and balanced tonality.
Control Parameters
Level%
Control the pedal output volume:
- Low → low signal
- High → boost the signal without altering the tone
Useful for balancing the pedal with other effects or the amplifier.
Drives%
Control the amount of saturation:
- Low → light and defined crunch
- High → intense overdrive with long sustain
Modulates intensity and pedal character.
Tone%
Controls the high frequencies and brightness of the sound:
- Bass → soft and round sound
- High → bright and punchy
It serves to define the brilliance and punch of the mix.
Pro Tips
- Medium drive → musical and versatile crunch
- High drive → intense overdrive and long sustain
- Tone → adjusts brightness and presence in the mix
- Level → balances the pedal with other effects or amp
Quick Reference
- Level (%): Output volume → boost without altering tone
- Drives (%): Amount of saturation → crunch / overdrive
- Tone (%): High frequencies → brilliance and attack
Setup Examples
Vintage crunch
Level50%
Drive45%
Tone55%
Bluesy overdrive
Level55%
Drive60%
Tone60%
Powerful lead
Level60%
Drive75%
Tone65%