The Pecan Audio Edera is a stereo distortion pedal, described by Delicious Audio as the first simple stereo distortion the site had come across. It is a handmade unit built as two parallel circuits in one enclosure, with one output per channel and a separate footswitch for each, so the left and right sides of a stereo rig can be driven independently. Pecan Audio describes it as a stereo warming unit that enriches any signal into a warm, saturated sound.1
Two channels, one pedal
The Edera's defining feature is its layout: rather than one circuit with two modes, it is a dual-channel effect with two parallel circuits and one output per channel. Each channel has its own footswitch and its own true bypass switch, so either side can be switched out of the path on its own. The channels cannot be stacked on top of each other, so this is not a pedal for chaining one gain stage into the other; it is built for placing independent distortion on the left and right sides of a stereo setup. The jacks are top-mounted, which helps the pedal fit on a crowded board.1
The controls
Each channel carries three identical controls: Sub, Drive and Volume. The three knobs on the top of the pedal control the left channel, and the three on the bottom control the right one.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Sub | A third order Sallen-Key filter that enhances the low frequencies and shapes sound textures; Pecan Audio says it will "dive any sound into a submersive dimension"1 |
| Drive | Turn clockwise to increase the amount of saturation; use it along with the Sub knob to set the density of higher harmonics1 |
| Volume | Sets the channel's output level; Delicious Audio notes that Volume and Drive do what they are supposed to do1 |
The Sub knob is the pedal's distinguishing control. Where a typical distortion's tone knob rolls off highs, the Edera's Sub works from the bottom up through a third order Sallen-Key filter, a filter design that shapes the low end deliberately rather than as an afterthought.1
Handmade construction
The pedal is handmade, and each one will be unique. Pecan Audio notes that individual units can show subtle assembly marks, graphics artifacts or misalignment, which is worth knowing if a perfectly uniform enclosure matters to you.1
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Questions
Is the Pecan Audio Edera true bypass?
Yes. Each of the two channels has its own true bypass switch, so when a channel is off its circuit is taken out of the signal path entirely. Since the Edera is a dual-channel design with two parallel circuits and one output per channel, both sides of the pedal can be switched independently.
Can the two channels of the Pecan Audio Edera be stacked?
No. According to Delicious Audio, the channels cannot be stacked on top of each other. The Edera works as a dual-channel effect with one output per channel and two parallel circuits, each with its own footswitch, rather than as a series design where one channel feeds the other.
What does the SUB knob do on the Edera?
The SUB knob works through a third order Sallen-Key filter that Delicious Audio says will dive any sound into a submersive dimension. It is designed to enhance the low frequencies and shape sound textures, and it can be used along with the Drive knob to set the density of higher harmonics.
Which knobs control the left and right channels?
The three knobs on the top of the pedal control the left channel, and the three on the bottom control the right one. Each set of three is identical: Sub, Drive and Volume, with each channel having its own dedicated controls and footswitch.
Is the Pecan Audio Edera handmade?
Yes. Delicious Audio describes the pedal as handmade, with each one unique. Because of the hand-built construction, individual units can show subtle assembly marks, graphics artifacts or misalignment.
Sources (1)
- Pecan Audio Edera Stereo Distortion, Delicious Audio, 2020-12-03