The Komet K.O.D.A. is an overdrive pedal from Komet Amplification. It can be operated with its power-amp output stage switched on or off, giving players very different tone and response characteristics, and it carries a three-position hi-cut switch for matching the pedal's treble content to the player's amplifier1. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as "a massive sounding pedal with a stunning feature-set to boot"1. It sits in the overdrive family.
What it does
The K.O.D.A. consists of three parts: a discrete preamp, an active tone control section, and a switchable power-amp output stage1. In practice, that means it does more than shape gain. The preamp sets the drive character, the tone section is active rather than a simple passive roll-off, and the output stage adds a power-amp voicing on top.
The output stage is the pedal's distinguishing feature. It can be switched on or off, and RockBoard's PedalPedia says the two settings give "very different tone and response characteristics"1. With it off, the K.O.D.A. behaves as a conventional overdrive into your amp. With it on, the pedal adds the response of a power-amp stage, which changes how it pushes and cleans up under the player's hands.
Controls
- Output stage switch: turns the power-amp output stage on or off, giving different tone and response characteristics1
- Three-position hi-cut switch: lets users fine tune the K.O.D.A.'s treble content to their amplifier1
- Active tone control section: active EQ rather than a passive tone stack1
Power
The K.O.D.A. runs on 9V DC with a center-negative plug and draws 6mA1. That is a light load by pedal standards, so any standard regulated supply with enough current headroom will run it.
The maker's English manual for the K.O.D.A. is available as a PDF from Komet Amplification's website1.
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Questions
Is the Komet K.O.D.A. analog?
Yes. The K.O.D.A. is an analog circuit, according to the maker's product information. It is built as an amp-in-a-box design, with a discrete preamp, an active tone control section, and a switchable power-amp output stage, so it runs on a standard 9V DC supply rather than any digital processing.
How much current does the Komet K.O.D.A. draw?
The K.O.D.A. draws 6mA, according to the maker's specifications. It runs on 9V DC with a center-negative plug, so a standard pedal supply or daisy chain rated above 6mA will run it without trouble.
What does the output stage switch do on the K.O.D.A.?
The K.O.D.A. can be operated with its power-amp output stage switched on or off. According to the maker, the two settings give players very different tone and response characteristics, so the pedal can be set up as a straight overdrive or with the power-amp voicing engaged.
Where can I find the Komet K.O.D.A. manual?
The maker's English manual for the K.O.D.A. is available as a PDF from Komet Amplification's website, and the RockBoard PedalPedia entry for the pedal links to it directly.
What does the three-position switch on the K.O.D.A. do?
The three-position switch on the K.O.D.A. is a hi-cut control. According to the maker, it lets users fine tune the pedal's treble content to suit their amplifier, with three positions to choose from.
Sources (1)
- K.O.D.A. by Komet Amplifications, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
