Maximus Drive

The Seymour Duncan Palladium is a high-gain distortion preamp pedal designed to deliver amp-like drive tones with extensive tonal shaping. It features a three-band active EQ, a unique Resonance control for low-end response, and a Presence control for high-frequency detail. The Palladium is known for its versatility, offering everything from tight, modern metal distortion to classic rock crunch, making it suitable for a wide range of genres. Its robust build and flexible controls make it a popular choice for guitarists seeking a powerful, amp-style distortion in a pedal format.
Fender Model Guide
A highly flexible high-gain voice with extensive tone shaping, powerful saturation and excellent note definition.
- GAIN Adjusts signal level in preamp stage, typically adding distortion at higher settings.
- RESONANCE Adjusts low-frequency preamp gain.
- LEVEL Adjusts overall level.
- BASS Sets lower-frequency tone; set to noon for no boost/cut.
- TREBLE Sets higher-frequency tone; set to noon for no boost/cut.
- PRESENCE Sets ultra-high-frequency tone; set to noon for no boost/cut.
- MID LEVEL Sets mid-frequency level; set to noon for no boost/cut.
- MID FREQ Selects frequency controlled by MID LEVEL control.
- BOOST LEVEL Sets amount of effect when BOOST switch is engaged.
- BOOST SWITCH Provides added gain and saturation.
From the Fender Tone Master Pro Model Guide
- Based on
- Seymour Duncan Palladium
- Effect type
- Overdrive
- Real gear released
- 2016
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