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Maxon OD808 Overdrive settings
How 4 songs dial in the Maxon OD808 Overdrive, across 2 amps — real knob positions, not presets.
Typical Maxon OD808 Overdrive settings
| Knob | Average | Range | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tone | 4.8 | 4–5 | 4 |
| Drive | 4.7 | 2–8 | 3 |
| Balance | 6.3 | 6–7 | 3 |
Averaged across every ToneAdapt match that uses this pedal. It usually sits second in the signal chain.
Song by song
| Song | Amp | Maxon OD808 Overdrive settings |
|---|---|---|
| Pupus Dewa 19 | Marshall JCM900 | Drive 8 · Tone 5 · Balance 6 |
| everything u are Hindia | Marshall JCM900 | Drive 4 · Tone 5 · Balance 6 |
| Slow dancing John mayer | Boss Katana 50 MkII | Overdrive 3 · Tone 4 · Balance 7 |
| Wonderwall Oasis | Marshall JCM900 | Drive 2 · Tone 5 · Level 7 |
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