I own an original Maxon SD-9 and I’m interested to experiment with a number of PCBs which are similar. This thread is to share insights and mod experiences.
I’m going to build an AION Meteor (Mods from the SD9M (mids) and a clipping switch) and the PPCB Samurai (based on Way Huge Geisha Drive).
Except for slight part differences the Samurai has quite different values around the tone pot which should be less shrill and more useable than the original and the Meteor. Not sure if the Samurai has much more gain but seems more fuzzy sounding at higher gain.
The Meteor has red leds as last hard clipping which I’m possibly going to skip if they influence the sound too much. Probably only there to increase output volume.
I’m going to add a clipping switch to the Samurai as I read that people who tried the original mentioning it was too compressed. Maybe 2x2 diodes instead of 1-1 symmetrical could improve on that.
So I’ve noticed some discussions on modding this circuit but not very detailed. I’d be interested in your experiences and what mods you liked and use?
Thanks!
I’m going to build an AION Meteor (Mods from the SD9M (mids) and a clipping switch) and the PPCB Samurai (based on Way Huge Geisha Drive).
Except for slight part differences the Samurai has quite different values around the tone pot which should be less shrill and more useable than the original and the Meteor. Not sure if the Samurai has much more gain but seems more fuzzy sounding at higher gain.
The Meteor has red leds as last hard clipping which I’m possibly going to skip if they influence the sound too much. Probably only there to increase output volume.
I’m going to add a clipping switch to the Samurai as I read that people who tried the original mentioning it was too compressed. Maybe 2x2 diodes instead of 1-1 symmetrical could improve on that.
So I’ve noticed some discussions on modding this circuit but not very detailed. I’d be interested in your experiences and what mods you liked and use?
Thanks!