

much more than a simple booster
We all know the legendary green mid-boost overdrive, it’s not as if we all have one at home!
We have been using it as the best tool to boost an amp already crunched.
Gain at 0, volume at full and here we go!
We cut through the mix, we are in the spotlight and we avoid dribbling on the spectrum of the other band mates.
There are of course other combinations and tonal experimentations to be used from this schematic,
and that’s what we’re going to study!
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Over the past few years, our team has analyzed more than a hundred schematics inspired by the 808.
Thanks to this knowledge database, we have now created a new pedal, called the Ego Driver.
It is able to reproduce all these vintage sounds, and go further by creating new ones!
To achieve this it is quite simple, we focus on the saturation stage
and unveil all the keys of its design.
In addition, with the Ego Driver and the FX Teacher project, you will be able
to create your own overdrive, customize it
and understand how to better adjust it to optimize your tone!
choose your side
soldering you said? not my cup of tea.
The FX Teacher line is designed and manufactured in France,
in Anasounds’ workshops under the same conditions than the Origins line.
With the same quality and guarantee.
The pedals are delivered, assembled and tuned with the team’s favorite components and internal settings.
No hassle, let’s plug it in and play right away!
A bag of components to be mounted on the terminal blocks accompanies it
in order to customize its pedal as much as possible with only a screwdriver!
No need for soldering iron and tools.
aspiring designer
A better price for the same sound quality!
And yes, making a pedal is definitely a long process….
The satisfaction of having given birth to your own effect. You are the creator.
An unlimited access to our knowledge database,
enough to really understand and master your tone!
A direct interaction with the designers
by submitting comments on the blog articles.
An ingenious method to assemble your kit and make sure it works.
even more possibilities
The FX Teacher project allows you to go even further in your tone quest.
Indeed, you always have the easy-to-access front panel settings, they allow you to quickly adjust your pedal.
On the inside, you know our trimpots well, we’re definitely fans of them at Anasounds.
These are very fine small adjustments that offer a sound precision worthy of the creator.
But this time, on top of all that, we added terminal blocks!
They allow components to be easily added and removed with a simple screwdriver.
So if you want to change the clipping diode or filter capacitor, then you can!
Like you ended up… creating your own pedal!

potentiometers
OUT, the output level
GAIN, the OD saturation level
TONE, the filter 808 style
toggle switches
VOICING, in the middle the original tone,
at the bottom, the capacitor you chose on the terminal block,
at the top, more present high mids.
CLIPPING, on top the original 1N914 diodes,
at the bottom are the diodes screwed to your terminal block,
in the middle, no diodes for a clean boost.
terminal blocks
VOICING, only capacitors are screwed on.
Depending on the capacitor chosen, we will boost more bass, medium or treble.
DIODES, only diodes are screwed on.
It allows to have more or less saturation and different harmonics.
trimpots
The following trimpots are used to voicing the effect.
When they are turned clockwise, gain is added to the selected frequency band.
The effect becomes more saturated and more modern.
On the other hand, warmer and more vintage.
BASS, acts on the bass when the voicing switch is up.
CUSTOM, acts on the screwed capacitor to the terminal block when the voicing switch is at the bottom.


capacitors
Originally a 47nF, we can use:
22nF, for more high-mids (this is the upper position of the voicing switch)
68nF, for wider mids
220nF, for more low-mids
470nF, for more bass
diodes
From factory, 2 diodes 1N914, we can also use :
2* 1N4001, for dense and modern compression
2* LED 3mm red, for a lot of saturation
2* diodes of a 2N7000 + 1* 1N34 to find the OCD grain (our favorite)
technology
True bypass made with a gold-plated 3PDT footswitch. Exchangeable.
Lumberg DC jack.
Two-tone plexiglass plate engraved with a laser.
100% analog processing.
features
Dynamic range of 18V with a 9V power supply.
Off-load consumption = 11.2mA
Power consumption switched on, under load = 37.7mA
Input impedance = 1.3MΩ
Output impedance = 146Ω
Dimensions = 12.7*6.5*5.9cm | 5*2.56*2.32inch

even more possibilities
The FX Teacher project allows you to go even further in your tone quest.
Indeed, you always have the easy-to-access front panel settings, they allow you to quickly adjust your pedal.
On the inside, you know our trimpots well, we’re definitely fans of them at Anasounds.
These are very fine small adjustments that offer a sound precision worthy of the creator.
But this time, on top of all that, we added terminal blocks!
They allow components to be easily added and removed with a simple screwdriver.
So if you want to change the clipping diode or filter capacitor, then you can!
Like you ended up… creating your own pedal!

potentiometers
OUT, the output level
GAIN, the OD saturation level
TONE, the filter 808 style
toggle switches
VOICING, in the middle the original tone,
at the bottom, the capacitor you chose on the terminal block,
at the top, more present high mids.
CLIPPING, on top the original 1N914 diodes,
at the bottom are the diodes screwed to your terminal block,
in the middle, no diodes for a clean boost.

terminal blocks
VOICING, only capacitors are screwed on.
Depending on the capacitor chosen, we will boost more bass, medium or treble.
DIODES, only diodes are screwed on.
It allows to have more or less saturation and different harmonics.
trimpots
The following trimpots are used to voicing the effect.
When they are turned clockwise, gain is added to the selected frequency band.
The effect becomes more saturated and more modern.
On the other hand, warmer and more vintage.
BASS, acts on the bass when the voicing switch is up.
CUSTOM, acts on the screwed capacitor to the terminal block when the voicing switch is at the bottom.

capacitors
Originally a 47nF, we can use:
22nF, for more high-mids
(this is the upper position of the voicing switch)
68nF, for wider mids
220nF, for more low-mids
470nF, for more bass
diodes
From factory, 2 diodes 1N914, we can also use :
2* 1N4001, for dense and modern compression
2* LED 3mm red, for a lot of saturation
2* diodes of a 2N7000 + 1* 1N34 to find the OCD grain (our favorite)

technology
True bypass made with a gold-plated 3PDT footswitch. Exchangeable.
Lumberg DC jack.
Two-tone plexiglass plate engraved with a laser.
100% analog processing.
features
Dynamic range of 18V with a 9V power supply.
Off-load consumption = 11.2mA
Power consumption switched on, under load = 37.7mA
Input impedance = 1.3MΩ
Output impedance = 146Ω
Dimensions = 12.7*6.5*5.9cm | 5*2.56*2.32inch
what if it wasn’t so complicated?
We all know (well, almost) the frustration of putting together a kit and figuring out that it doesn’t work.
Yet we tried everything and we don’t understand where we’re stuck…
This is how the FX Teacher project was born with the promise of giving you all the methods,
and all the tools you need to do it!
After some patience and a few elbow greases, you will finally be the master and the creator of your own effects.
Isn’t that wonderful?
So here’s what we suggest you do to get there:
You will learn the basics of electronics and DIY through our blog articles.
Everything is free and open to everyone, of course.


We have developed an almost infallible kit assembly method.
With this if you can’t make it, it’s because you’re trying to provoke us!
We provide you a selection of tools.
With these, there is no need to search for the right reference on several different sites.
We still use some of them for our production.
And, the guarantee is to be claimed from our supplier in France!


Each kit is designed exactly like an Anasounds pedal.
That is to say, quality components, selected and sorted.
Enough to last for years with a good sound!
In addition, to stay in the Anasounds quality,
you won’t need to buy tools for the preparation of the enclosure.
We send it to you ready with our designs on it. Hot, isn’t it?
We will soon be organizing masterclasses!
The objective is to spend a day together and go back home with your own pedal!
To register for the masterclass it’s right here!

what if it wasn’t so complicated?
We all know (well, almost) the frustration of putting together a kit and figuring out that it doesn’t work.
Yet we tried everything and we don’t understand where we’re stuck…
This is how the FX Teacher project was born with the promise of giving you all the methods, and all the tools you need to do it!
After some patience and a few elbow greases, you will finally be the master and the creator of your own effects.
Isn’t that wonderful? So here’s what we suggest you do to get there:

You will learn the basics of electronics and DIY through our blog articles.
Everything is free and open to everyone, of course.

We have developed an almost infallible kit assembly method.
With this if you can’t make it, it’s because you’re trying to provoke us!

We provide you a selection of tools.
With these, there is no need to search for the right reference on several different sites.
We still use some of them for our production.
And, the guarantee is to be claimed from our supplier in France!

Each kit is designed exactly like an Anasounds pedal.
That is to say, quality components, selected and sorted.
Enough to last for years with a good sound!
In addition, to stay in the Anasounds quality,
you won’t need to buy tools for the preparation of the enclosure.
We send it to you ready with our designs on it. Hot, isn’t it?

We will soon be organizing masterclasses!
The objective is to spend a day together and go back home with your own pedal!
To register for the masterclass it’s right here!
Disclaimer: Anasounds and FX Teacher are not associated with or endorsed by the creators or brands
of the pedals mentioned or used in the design and/or creation of these effect pedals.
Anasounds and FX Teacher are not responsible for the use and the assembly of your kits.
A soldering iron heats up, burns, be careful. The use of high voltages is prohibited!
The use of chemicals and toxic products is dangerous, do not ingest them. Be caution! Take care!
Also be careful when buying a used pedal, the serial numbers starting
by “D” on the certificate are not manufactured by our team but by DIYers. Then, they are not under warranty.
choose your side
soldering you said? not my cup of tea.
The FX Teacher line is designed and manufactured in France,
in Anasounds’ workshops under the same conditions than the Origins line.
With the same quality and guarantee.
The pedals are delivered, assembled and tuned with the team’s favorite components and internal settings.
No hassle, let’s plug it in and play right away!
A bag of components to be mounted on the terminal blocks accompanies it
in order to customize its pedal as much as possible with only a screwdriver!
No need for soldering iron and tools.
aspiring designer
A better price for the same sound quality! And yes, making a pedal is definitely a long process….
The satisfaction of having given birth to your own effect. You are the creator.
An unlimited access to our knowledge database, enough to really understand and master your tone!
A direct interaction with the designers by submitting comments on the blog articles.
An ingenious method to assemble your kit and make sure it works.
Disclaimer: Anasounds and FX Teacher are not associated with or endorsed by the creators or brands
of the pedals mentioned or used in the design and/or creation of these effect pedals.
Anasounds and FX Teacher are not responsible for the use and the assembly of your kits.
A soldering iron heats up, burns, be careful. The use of high voltages is prohibited!
The use of chemicals and toxic products is dangerous, do not ingest them. Be caution! Take care!
Also be careful when buying a used pedal, the serial numbers starting
by “D” on the certificate are not manufactured by our team but by DIYers. Then, they are not under warranty.