Fortin Fourteen Overdrive

£279.00

This is a New Fortin Fourteen Overdrive from Fortin is in our Overdrive Pedals category on Just Pedals. Read More below.

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The Fortin Fourteen Overdrive is a dual-channel boost and overdrive pedal that combines several of Mike Fortins most sought-after circuit modifications into one powerful professional-grade unit. Designed for players chasing ultra-tight modern metal tones saturated rock gain and highly articulate amp boosting the Fourteen delivers three distinct analogue drive voicings across two completely independent channels. Rather than relying on digital modelling each mode uses dedicated analogue circuit paths based on Fortins renowned modifications of classic overdrive platforms. Each channel can independently switch between HexDrive F9 and F808 modes allowing players to build highly flexible gain structures for rhythm lead and clean channel boosting applications. Remote amplifier switching integration allows the pedal to change amplifier channels simultaneously creating seamless transitions between different amp and drive combinations during live performances. The compact chassis houses relay-based true bypass switching high-grade internal components and rugged professional construction designed for demanding touring and studio use.

Brand

Fortin

In the current JustPedals catalogue, Fortin is represented by Noise Gate Pedals, Boost Pedals and Preamp & DI Pedals. Current listings include Fuzz, Zuul Blackout and Zuul+ Noise Gate. That makes the range relevant to players looking for drive, gain and clipping, plus modelling, direct rigs and multi-effects. Check each model for its exact circuit or processing platform, controls, power requirements and connections, particularly where the catalogue includes both pedals and supporting gear.

Category

Overdrive Pedals

Overdrive uses soft or moderate clipping to add harmonics and compression while retaining more of the original note shape than heavy distortion. Some circuits emphasise the midrange and trim bass before clipping; others remain broad, transparent or amplifier-like. Gain, clipping arrangement, headroom and tone filtering decide whether it supplies a light edge, a saturated drive sound or extra push into another gain stage.

Tags

Analogue

The signal is shaped by continuously varying electronic circuitry rather than being converted into a digital effect algorithm. Component choice, operating voltage and circuit tolerances influence headroom, noise, clipping texture and the small variations in response between designs.

Digital

Converts the signal or control process into numerical data for algorithmic processing. Digital designs can provide precise timing, long memory, complex routing and repeatable presets; sample rate, conversion, internal resolution and latency influence fidelity and response.

True Bypass

Connects input directly to output through mechanical or relay switching when the effect is off, removing the active circuit from the audio path. It avoids buffer colour but leaves cable capacitance and switching design to influence high-frequency loss and possible switching noise.