KERNOM RIDGE: A new-generation distortion effector that lets you freely control five drive sounds [Sound demo and reviews]

The overdrive pedal from France's KERNAM is slowly becoming a hot topic in Japan.

KERNOM RIDGE

There are other pedals that can switch between several types of drive, butThe seamlessly adjustable MOOD knob is a special feature.

From low gain to high gain and fuzzy soundsA new generation pedal that lets you create the sound you want.

KERNOM / RIDGE Overdrive

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KERNOM RIDGE｜Specs & Info.

Basic information about KERNOM RIDGE

This is a new overdrive pedal from KERNOM. This pedal provides the perfect, natural drive tone that musicians desire, and takes the overdrive experience to a new dimension. KERNOM's latest technology, the AUGMENTED ANALOG system, allows you to reproduce any distortion characteristic, from clean boost to compressed overdrive sound.

Of particular note is the new MOOD knob, which allows you to smoothly switch between five different drive sounds, with the option to enjoy hybrid sounds along the way. You can tweak distortion and tone in every zone, allowing you to customize the sound to suit any musical genre or playing style. This is truly the pinnacle of "augmented analog" pedals.

In addition, the tone control has been split into three knobs to increase the flexibility of the EQ section. The combination of PRE TONE, POST TONE, and MID allows you to adjust the tone before and after the drive and control the midrange. RIDGE can also be externally controlled via MIDI and can be used at instrument or line level, making it suitable for a wide range of musicians from keyboardists to guitarists and bassists. Experience the drive sound of RIDGE.

KERNOM RIDGE｜Sound Demo

KERNOM RIDGE | Reviews and reputation

I bought the KERNOM RIDGE about 6 months ago, and it's great for overdrive and distortion, but not so good at anything more than that. It's perfect for overdrive. If you have good ears, I think you can reproduce most overdrives with it. pic.twitter.com/uOMiQ5TFGS

— HIRO (@hiro1965st) September 23, 2023

Good morning 🌞

The video was taken when the distributor brought the RIDGE distortion 🇫🇷 from KERNOM, which arrived the other day, to check it out for the first time before the release date.

I had a slight allergic reaction to it because of the appearance, but when I touched it, I thought it might be revolutionary.

I'm going to try to take a proper video 🎸🎥#BlueGuitars pic.twitter.com/XonHlYT9EK

— Hiro YAMADA | Blue Guitars (@hiroyamada_jp) September 26, 2023

KERNOM / RIDGE Overdrive

KERNOM

57,200 JPY(TAX+) (As of 2026:05, March 16, 01 | Rakuten Market research)

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