The Azor Distortion is an analog distortion pedal from Azor, built in the maker's classic mini size, described as convenient and durable. It gives you three distortion voicings, Natural, Tight and Classic, selected on the pedal, with a simple three-knob control set of Level, Tone and Gain1.
Controls
The pedal keeps things to three function knobs, namely LEVEL, TONE and GAIN1.
That is the whole control set: output volume, treble shading and the amount of drive, with the voicing handled by the mode selection rather than extra knobs1.
The three modes
The Azor Distortion offers three models: Natural, Tight and Classic1. These are three voicings of the same distortion circuit, so the mode switch, not a knob, sets the character of the drive. A player choosing between them is choosing between a natural-flavored distortion, a tighter low-end response and a classic-flavored voicing, as the mode names suggest.
Power and bypass
The pedal runs on 9V DC, center negative, the standard polarity for compact pedals, and draws 3mA1. That is a small draw, so it fits easily on a shared daisy-chain or isolated supply alongside other pedals.
Bypass is true bypass: the switch lets your instrument's signal pass through a non-electronic bypass line when the effect is disengaged, so the pedal stays out of your signal path when it is off1.
Where it sits on a board
As a mini-format analog distortion, the Azor Distortion is built to take little pedalboard space while covering the ground between an overdrive and a fuzz: more saturation and bite than a typical overdrive, without the gated, fuzzy edge of a fuzz circuit. Its three voicings and three-knob layout make it a straightforward single-purpose drive pedal rather than a multi-mode effects unit1.
Questions
Is the Azor Distortion true bypass?
Yes. The pedal uses a true bypass switch, which lets your instrument's signal pass through a non-electronic bypass line when the effect is disengaged, so the pedal does not load your signal chain when it is off.
What power supply does the Azor Distortion need?
The Azor Distortion runs on a 9V DC supply with a center negative plug, the same standard used by most compact pedals. It draws 3mA, a very small current draw, so it sits comfortably on a shared supply with other pedals.
Is the Azor Distortion analog or digital?
The Azor Distortion is an analog circuit. Its circuit type is listed as analog, meaning the distortion is produced by analog components rather than digital processing.
What do the Natural, Tight and Classic modes do on the Azor Distortion?
The pedal offers three models: Natural, Tight and Classic. These are three voicings of the distortion, selected on the pedal, giving a choice between different distortion characters rather than a single fixed tone.
How much current does the Azor Distortion draw?
The Azor Distortion draws 3mA. That is a low draw by pedal standards, so it is easy to power from a shared 9V DC supply alongside other pedals.
Sources (1)
- Distortion by Azor, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026