The Proton Nucleus is a two-in-one overdrive pedal inspired by the Protein Dual Overdrive. It combines two classic drives, the OD and the “Nashville’ ODR-1, with some modifications to make them shine in a nuclear fusion of gritness. The Proton Nucleus adds an order switch for users to experiment with the effect order of both pedals. The Blue Side is based on the classic OD used by the likes of John Mayer on the ‘Continuum’ album. Dave increased the output, tweaked the tone control, and experimented until ending up with the best version of this type of circuit while still being true to its roots. The Green Side is inspired by the ‘Nashville’ ODR-1 overdrive used on the pedals boards of session greats from Tim Pierce to Jerry McPherson. Dave lowered the amount of gain (distortion) to make it usable through the entire sweep of the pedal, added some of the mids back to make it not entirely scooped, and eliminated some of the woofiness in the low end. This allows it to add some low mid ‘beef’ back into your tone without becoming muddy. When stacked together, the Proton Nucleus can provide added gain and fullness without sacrificing note clarity or getting that ‘mushiness’ that can happen while stacking some overdrives. The Proton Nucleus has six potentiometers (Drive1, Gain, Level, Level2, Tone, Tone2) and one switch (Order-Switch1) for users to control the sound.

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