Poly Effects Kanso Josh Smith Overdrive Pedal

Product Description

The Poly Effects Kanso Josh Smith Overdrive Pedal is a uniquely expressive gain pedal designed in collaboration with acclaimed guitarist Josh Smith. Focused on delivering maximum tonal flexibility with minimal complexity, Kanso combines a wide range of overdrive textures with Poly Effects’ innovative “Fknob” control system for intuitive, hands-on performance.

At the centre of the pedal is the oversized multifunction Fknob, which combines a footswitch, LED interface, and rotary control into a single rugged mechanism. This streamlined design allows players to quickly shape gain structure, output level, and clipping character while receiving immediate visual feedback from the animated LED system.

Kanso features multiple diode clipping modes, each delivering distinct tonal characteristics ranging from smooth vintage compression to aggressive modern articulation. Players can shape everything from clean boosts and edge-of-breakup tones to saturated fuzz-like distortion using the Bias and Character controls. Full MIDI compatibility allows integration into advanced pedalboard and switching setups.

Designed and manufactured in Australia, Kanso is ideal for players seeking highly responsive overdrive tones with an intuitive and performance-focused interface.

Key Features

• Josh Smith signature overdrive pedal
• Innovative multifunction “Fknob” control system
• Multiple diode clipping modes with unique tonal responses
• Covers clean boost, overdrive, distortion, and fuzzy saturation tones
• Interactive Bias and Character controls
• Animated LED feedback system
• Full MIDI controllable parameters
• Compact and rugged pedalboard-friendly design
• Designed and made in Australia

Controls

• Fknob multifunction control
• Bias
• Character
• Diode selection
• MIDI parameter control
• Bypass switching

Specifications

• Power Requirement: 9V DC negative centre
• Current Draw: 100mA
• Dimensions: 85mm (L) x 75mm (W) x 57.5mm (H)
• MIDI Support: Yes
• Country of Manufacture: Australia