The Dedalo Fx Kamikaze is an analog distortion pedal from the Argentine maker, currently in its 2026 KAM6b version1. Its circuit combines two analog technologies: an LED clipping stage followed by a FET saturation stage, each contributing part of the gain and distortion1. Filters above and between the stages concentrate the distortion at specific frequencies, and the maker describes the final sound as crunchy yet very natural1.
The booster section adds 20dB of clean boost, so the pedal can cover both rhythm and lead work from one box1. For more on this kind of pedal, see the boost pedals and distortion pedals pages, and for Dedalo Fx's overdrive-plus-boost take on the same idea, see the Dedalo FX Revolver RVO-3.
How the circuit works
The Kamikaze's design puts an LED clipping stage in front of a FET saturation stage1. The first LED clipping stage provides the majority of the symmetrical distortion, meaning the positive and negative halves of the waveform are clipped evenly, while the FET stage contributes mostly even harmonics1. Filters applied above and between the stages concentrate the distortion at specific frequencies, which the maker credits for the pedal's natural character1.
Dedalo Fx describes the result in its own words:
"The Kamikaze combines a FET saturation stage with classic LED clipping to deliver the most organic and powerful distortion"1
The DIST knob sets the amount of distortion, and the maker notes it is very sensitive and provides a wide range of sounds1.
The booster section
Alongside the distortion, the Kamikaze carries a clean booster offering 20dB of gain1. The intent is practical: with the distortion set for rhythm parts, the boost lifts the signal for leads at the touch of a button1. Both sections are true bypass, so each can be switched out of the signal path independently, and the DISTORTION footswitch turns the distortion section on and off while leaving the sound intact when the effect is off1.
RAW mode and the KAM6b version
The 2026 KAM6b version adds a new "R" button that introduces RAW mode1. In RAW mode the clipping LEDs are removed from the circuit, resulting in a more open, less compressed sound, with the FET stage generating more of the distortion on its own1. Dedalo Fx calls it "RAW mode with pure FET clipping for a powerful, uncompressed tone"1.
For a player, this gives the KAM6b two distinct distortion characters in one pedal: the standard mode's LED-plus-FET clipping, and a purer FET voice with fewer components shaping the wave12.
The current model is the 2026 KAM6b, which adds RAW mode: the "R" button removes the clipping LEDs for a more open, less compressed sound, with the FET stage generating more distortion1. The earlier Kamikaze KAM-6 combines a FET saturation stage with an LED clipping stage2.
Power and practical details
The pedal runs on a DC 9V center negative power input or a 9V alkaline battery1. Input impedance is 750Kohm, and the enclosure measures 12cm x 9.4cm x 5.4cm and weighs 465gr1. Dedalo Fx covers the pedal with a two-year warranty, and ships it by FEDEX International Priority, which the maker says takes 7 days to most places, though shipping is not available in the United Kingdom1. The list price is 125 USD plus shipping1.
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Questions
Is the Dedalo Fx Kamikaze analog?
Yes. Dedalo Fx describes it as an analog LED/FET clipping circuit, combining an LED clipping stage with a FET saturation stage, each contributing part of the gain and distortion. There is no digital processing in the signal path.
Is the Dedalo Fx Kamikaze true bypass?
Yes. Both the Distortion and Booster sections are true bypass, so the signal passes through untouched when each section is switched off. The DISTORTION footswitch turns the distortion stage on and off.
Does the Dedalo Fx Kamikaze run on a battery?
Yes. The pedal accepts a 9V alkaline battery, and it also has a DC 9V center negative power input. Either option works, so it can sit on a pedalboard powered by a standard supply.
What does RAW mode do on the Kamikaze?
RAW mode, introduced on the 2026 KAM6b version, removes the clipping LEDs from the circuit. The result is a more open, less compressed sound, with the FET stage generating more of the distortion on its own.
How much boost does the Kamikaze booster section give?
The booster section provides 20dB of clean boost. Dedalo Fx positions it as a way to switch between lead and rhythm parts at the touch of a button, using the same pedal for both jobs.
What warranty does the Dedalo Fx Kamikaze have?
Dedalo Fx covers all its products, including the Kamikaze, with a two-year warranty. The pedal ships by FEDEX International Priority, which the maker says takes 7 days to most places, though it is not available in the United Kingdom.
Sources (2)
- Kamikaze / Distortion + Booster, Dedalo Fx
- Kamikaze KAM-6 by Dedalo FX, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
