The Broughton Audio Terraformer is an overdrive pedal described by its maker as touch sensitive and transparent, one that "seamlessly integrates with your playing style while adding presen[ce]". Broughton Audio calls it "the perfect pedal for adding harmonics and punch without losing your inherent tone", which places it among the transparent end of overdrive pedals rather than the heavier end of the distortion pedals family1.
Controls
The Terraformer's gain stage works with a blend approach, letting the player keep clean signal in the mix1:
- Gain: overdrives your signal harder; Broughton Audio says to set it according to your playing style and use the blend to balance clean and overdrive1
Power
The Terraformer accepts a wide voltage range, which matters if you share a supply across a board1:
- Voltage: the pedal can accept 9 to 24 volts DC1
- Current draw: approximately 20 mA1
- Connector: a standard Boss style DC connector, center negative polarity; a power supply is not included1
Broughton Audio describes the Terraformer as a touch sensitive and transparent overdrive that "seamlessly integrates with your playing style while adding presen[ce]"1.
Warranty and returns
Broughton Audio backs the Terraformer with a one year warranty to the original owner, and handles warranty repairs and returns by email at sales@broughtonaudio.com1. For returns, the maker's terms are:
- Email sales@broughtonaudio.com within 7 days of receiving the product.
- The buyer pays return shipping.
- A refund is issued minus shipping once the product is received back in new condition1.
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Questions
What power supply does the Broughton Audio Terraformer need?
The Terraformer runs on a DC supply between 9 and 24 volts, drawing approximately 20 mA. Broughton Audio specifies a standard Boss style connector with center negative polarity. A power supply is not included with the pedal, so you will need to provide your own.
Is the Broughton Audio Terraformer true bypass?
Yes. According to Broughton Audio, the Terraformer has a true bypass switch, so when the pedal is off your guitar signal passes through without passing through the overdrive circuit.
What is the polarity of the Terraformer's power jack?
The Terraformer uses center negative polarity. Broughton Audio says the DC supply should be a standard Boss style connector, the same type used by most compact pedals.
How much does the Broughton Audio Terraformer cost?
Broughton Audio lists the Terraformer at US$180.00 on its product page, as of 26 October 2026.
What warranty comes with the Broughton Audio Terraformer?
Broughton Audio products are covered for one year to the original owner. For warranty repairs, the maker directs owners to email sales@broughtonaudio.com.
What is the Terraformer's return policy?
To start a return, email sales@broughtonaudio.com within 7 days of receiving the product. The buyer pays return shipping, and a refund is issued minus shipping once the pedal is received back in new condition.
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- Terraformer, Broughton Audio
