The CKK Electronic Anka Distortion is an analog, high gain distortion pedal that also works as a booster. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as a versatile pedal built with high-grade components, and the version covered here is the fifth iteration of the pedal, which RockBoard's PedalPedia says features even more dynamic range and tonal response than before1. It sits in the distortion family, with the booster function overlapping what players use boost pedals for.
What it does
CKK Electronic describes the Anka as a high gain distortion pedal that responds to guitar volume adjustments and player dynamics. In practice that means rolling the guitar's volume knob back or picking lighter should clean the circuit up, in the way players expect from a touch-responsive drive. The maker also describes the circuit as transparent, and says it reacts well to both single coil and humbucker pickups, so it is not tied to one kind of guitar1.
Controls
The Anka keeps its control set focused on shaping the gain character:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| 3-way gain clipping switch | Sets the exact response needed, from vintage through to modern sounds1 |
| Mid-boost switch | Provides a solo-boost function with increased mid-range focus1 |
The gain clipping switch is the core of the pedal's flexibility: rather than committing to one clipping character, it offers three, spanning vintage to modern responses. The mid-boost switch is aimed at lead playing, pulling the midrange forward when a part needs to cut through1.
Power
The Anka Distortion runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug and draws 20mA1.
The pedal draws 20mA at 9V DC, so a standard isolated pedalboard supply handles it, but it is worth checking the per-output current rating on any shared or daisy-chain supply.
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Questions
Is the CKK Anka Distortion analog or digital?
The Anka Distortion is an analog circuit. CKK Electronic built it with high-grade components, and the maker describes it as a high gain distortion pedal that responds to guitar volume adjustments and player dynamics rather than a digital modeler.
What power supply does the CKK Anka Distortion need?
The Anka Distortion runs on a 9V DC supply with a center negative plug, the standard pedalboard arrangement, and draws 20mA. A standard isolated pedalboard supply covers it, but check the current budget of any daisy-chain setup you plan to share it with.
What does the mid-boost switch do on the Anka?
The mid-boost switch provides a solo-boost function with increased mid-range focus. Engaging it pushes the middle frequencies forward, which is a handy way to lift a part above a band mix for a lead passage.
Does the Anka Distortion work with single coils and humbuckers?
Yes. The maker states the pedal reacts well to both single coil and humbucker pickups, and that it responds to guitar volume adjustments and player dynamics, so cleaning up with the volume knob works from either kind of guitar.
Sources (1)
- Anka Distortion by Ckk Electronic, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026