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Polaris Cadet: Resonant Overdrive

Polaris is a smooth dynamic overdrive, with incredibly flexible tone-shaping capabilities. Featuring a 2-pole resonant filter, fully controllable via expression pedal for filter sweeps and out-of-this-world overdrive tones.

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Polaris is a dynamic medium-gain overdrive, with incredibly flexible tone-shaping capabilities. Its unique feature set includes an optional 2-pole resonant filter, controllable via expression pedal for filter sweeps and out-of-this-world overdrive tones.

Designed to help you explore the outer-limits of harmonic overdrive, Polaris’s Drive control goes from just a touch of harmonics to full-tilt, live-wire overdrive on the brink of distortion, while staying reactive to your instrument and dynamics for an experience that’s addicting.

EXTREME TONE SHAPING

The shining beacon of Polaris is contained within the unique tone shaping center at the heart of its control panel. Four out of the six controls are purely for tonal adjustments. The Filter control is the star of the show, an extremely effective control with three filter options, selectable via the Depth toggle switch above it. First position is a standard, single-pole low pass filter to adjust the high-end content. In the middle, you’ll find a deeper 2-pole filter for serious sculpting. Last and certainly far from least, is the 2-pole resonant filter for the most extreme shaping.

The Bass toggle switch offers three options for keeping your low frequencies under control. Whether you need a tasteful bass cut or boost, or you simply want them untouched, Polaris has you covered.

The Initial control blends in your raw, pre-filtered overdrive tone. Using this control in conjunction with the Filter control allows for serious tone shaping, by re-introducing the raw signal to balance more extreme Filter settings.

EXPRESS YOURSELF

All three filter options are fully sweep-able via the EXP jack, using a standard TRS expression pedal or expression device, opening the door to inspiring movement within your overdrive tones. In addition, Polaris is fully compatible with Mission Control for interstellar filter sweeps and dirty auto-filter effects.

POLARIS FEATURES
  • FIlter control with 3 depths, all fully sweepable via expression pedal
  • Three position BASS toggle switch for low-end control
  • A smooth, symmetrical clipping style overdrive with a detailed texture
  • True-Bypass switching via soft-click footswitch
  • Requires external 9v DC power supply (center-negative)
A CADET SERIES PEDAL

The Cadet Series brings Spaceman’s signature sonic character to a wider audience through repeatable, SMD-based designs. Classic Spaceman designs with the same attention to tone and detail, these pedals offer consistent availability, accessible pricing, and everyday reliability - without sacrificing the individuality that defines Spaceman. Screen printed faceplates and raw metal enclosures set this series apart. Ideal for working musicians and pedalboard-ready setups, the Cadet Series is where our craft meets practicality.



TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Width:

3.9 inches / 99mm

Depth:

4.7 inches / 119 mm

Height:

2.3 inches / 59 mm

Weight:

12.5 ounces

Input Resistance:

1Meg Ohm

Bypass Current Draw:

16 mA

Engaged Current Draw:

17 mA

EXP / Control Voltage:

0-5V DC TRS Jack - Over / Reverse voltage protected

Input Voltage:

9v-18v DC, negative center via the 2.1mm jack

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Width:

3.9 inches / 99 mm

Depth:

4.7 inches / 119 mm

Height:

2.3 inches / 59 mm

Weight:

12.5 ounces

Input Resistance:

1Meg Ohm

Bypass Current Draw:

16 mA

Engaged Current Draw:

17 mA

EXP / Control Voltage:

0-5V DC TRS Jack - Over / Reverse voltage protected

Input Voltage:

9v-18v DC, negative center via the 2.1mm jack


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