The Pladask Elektrisk STEREO FRIKSJON is a stereo distortion and signal degradation pedal, released on October 9th, 2026. The maker describes it as exploring "unconventional distortion and signal degradation," and says it was originally intended as a tabletop texture generator for soundscaping rather than a conventional overdrive or fuzz box. It sits in a different corner of the distortion pedal world from familiar gain stages: Pladask Elektrisk says a wide palette is available, "for both complete signal destruction and the lightest possible touch of non-linearity."1
What it does
FRIKSJON is built around modes that go beyond standard clipping. Pladask Elektrisk lists four ways of mangling a signal, all demonstrated on guitar by the maker2:
- Wave sampler with reverb
- Texture
- Frequency Modulation
- Phase Distortion
The maker's framing is that the pedal covers everything from subtle non-linearity, the lightest possible touch of grit, to complete signal destruction. That makes it a texture tool as much as a gain pedal, closer in spirit to experimental devices than to a fuzz or overdrive circuit. Players looking for a related take from the same maker can compare it with the Pladask Elektrisk VRANG12.
Black and gold faceplates
The STEREO FRIKSJON comes in two faceplate versions, black and gold, with the same circuit and features regardless of faceplate1. The gold version uses an ENIG (gold-plated) faceplate, which Pladask Elektrisk describes as a limited edition look with a practical trade-off:
"Gold (ENIG) faceplates look awesome, but smudge and scratch quite easily."
The maker also notes that minor imperfections in the gold faceplate surface are expected and are not deemed B-stock, so buyers of the gold version should expect a surface that shows use2.
| Black version | Gold (ENIG) version | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 275.00 USD1 | 275.00 USD3 |
| Faceplate | Black | Gold (ENIG), limited edition2 |
| Faceplate finish | Standard | Smudges and scratches easily; minor imperfections are expected and not deemed B-stock2 |
| Purchase limit | 1 unit per customer1 | 1 unit per customer1 |
Power, connections and specifications
The pedal is stereo throughout: a stereo (TRS) input and a stereo (TRS) output, so it can take a full stereo feed and return one, which matters if you run stereo effects or a stereo rig1. Bypass is relay based true bypass1.
The STEREO FRIKSJON does not support battery operation, and it draws 200mA at 9VDC. That is a heavier draw than many daisy-chain setups or low-output supply taps handle comfortably, so plan a dedicated supply output for it.1
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Power | 9VDC center negative, 2.1mm plug1 |
| Current draw | 200mA1 |
| Battery | Not supported1 |
| Input / Output | Stereo (TRS)1 |
| Bypass | Relay based true bypass1 |
| Dimensions | 12.5 × 6.6 × 6.0 cm1 |
| Weight | 0.33 kg1 |
Availability
The pedal was released on October 9th, 2026, and the maker acknowledged website issues during the release2. Pladask Elektrisk states there will be a restock later in the year, with more information to follow through the maker's newsletter2.
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Questions
Does the STEREO FRIKSJON run on a battery?
No. Pladask Elektrisk states the pedal does not support battery operation. It runs on a 9VDC center negative supply with a standard 2.1mm plug, and draws 200mA, so a dedicated power supply output is the practical option.
Is the STEREO FRIKSJON stereo?
Yes. The pedal has a stereo (TRS) input and a stereo (TRS) output, so it can process a full stereo signal rather than a single mono channel.
How much current does the STEREO FRIKSJON draw?
Pladask Elektrisk lists the current draw at 200mA at 9VDC, center negative, with a 2.1mm plug. That is more than many small pedal power supplies provide per output, so it is worth checking your supply before adding it to a board.
Is there a limit on how many STEREO FRIKSJON units one person can buy?
Yes. Purchases are limited to 1 unit per customer, regardless of whether you choose the black or gold faceplate version.
Sources (3)
- STEREO FRIKSJON (Black), Pladask Elektrisk, 2026-10-06
- STEREO FRIKSJON, Pladask Elektrisk, 2026-10-07
- STEREO FRIKSJON, Pladask Elektrisk, 2026-10-07
