Overdriving
Overdriving refers to the intentional pushing of an audio signal beyond its intended operating level, causing it to distort. This distortion can manifest in various ways, from a subtle warmth and harmonic richness to a harsh, gritty, or fuzzy sound. Overdriving is a common technique in music production and live sound, utilized across a wide range of genres and instruments.
The process of overdriving typically occurs when an electronic component, such as an amplifier or a pedal,
In guitar amplification, overdriving is a fundamental characteristic of many genres. Tube amplifiers, in particular, are
The degree of overdriving can be controlled through various means, including adjusting input gain, output volume,