--- product_id: 5351286 title: "9-Series Sonic Distortion" brand: "maxon" price: "NT$9660" currency: TWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Maxon" url: https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5351286-9-series-sonic-distortion store_origin: TW region: Taiwan --- # Compact analog circuitry Low/Hi Boost Tone control 55 dB gain boost max 9-Series Sonic Distortion **Brand:** maxon **Price:** NT$9660 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Turn your rig from clean to mean with the Sonic Distortion – where tone meets power! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 9-Series Sonic Distortion by maxon - **How much does it cost?** NT$9660 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tw](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5351286-9-series-sonic-distortion) ## Best For - maxon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maxon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Powerful 55 dB Gain Boost:** Unleash monstrous distortion or smooth overdrive with precise Level and Gain controls. - • **Dynamic Low/Hi Boost Tone Control:** Sculpt your sound with beefy lows or razor-sharp highs for ultimate tonal versatility. - • **Versatile Overdrive to Distortion:** From warm, full-frequency overdrive to gut-wrenching grind—own every stage vibe. - • **Made in Japan with Rock-Solid Build:** Durable housing and legendary craftsmanship ensure this pedal lasts gig after gig. - • **Hybrid Transistor & Op-Amp Circuitry:** Experience the best of both worlds in a compact, road-ready pedal. ## Overview The Maxon 9-Series Sonic Distortion (SD-9) is a compact analog distortion pedal combining transistor and op-amp circuits to deliver up to 55 dB gain. Featuring a unique Low/Hi Boost Tone control, it preserves mids and bass while offering versatile overdrive to aggressive distortion tones. Crafted in Japan with a durable build, it’s a favorite for guitarists seeking dynamic tonal shaping and reliable performance. ## Description The “black sheep” of the 9-Series, the Sonic Distortion offers the best characteristics of transistor and op-amp circuits in one compact unit. The SD9’s unique Low Boost/Hi Boost Tone control offers more low-end beef than other pedals, while it’s Distortion and Output controls can provide up to 55 dB of gain boost. At low gain settings the SD9 functions perfectly as a full-frequency overdrive. Higher gain settings turn the SD9 into a hand-held monster; providing gut-wrenching grind and singing sustain that will make a clean amp dirty and a dirty amp downright evil. Review: If the Boss DS-1 and TS-9 Tubescreamer had a baby - The Sonic Distortion is a modified Boss DS-1 circuit in its topology, but it has a unique tone that doesn't sound like a DS-1. The mids are less scooped/weird than a DS-1. Mids and bass are preserved. It's more like an overdrive than a distortion, sounding somewhere in between. It's usable as a mid-focused overdrive, but without the bass/treble roll-off of a Tubescreamer. The Tone control is very powerful. Many people start with the Tone all the way down (giving a warm bassy tone similar to "Cliffs of Dover") and then turn it up to where it's just clear enough. If you start with the Tone at noon or higher, it'll likely be as bright as an icepick. It's able to get VERY bright. With higher Tone settings, I turn the treble/tone down on my amp to compensate, which has a different tonal character than vice-versa. Higher/brighter Tone settings are also useful for darker amps that may also have a compressor/limiter engaged that further darkens the sound. This pedal is also fun to experiment with gain stacking. I sometimes use this to boost into a subsequent distortion/overdrive in the signal chain. In general, this pedal works best as a boost or overdrive rather than a primary distortion. Review: Great seller, and great pedal... as in, "there it is." - I would shop here again, and I appreciate the good all around fast service and truly great deal. The pedal? Tele into the SD-1, then the SD-1 into a '68 Deluxe Reverb RI (12" celestion v-type speaker). The SD-1 ... is ... my ... sound. In the vagueness of the this review's tone descriptors and the absence of adjectives, this pedal may be magic. Made in Japan by the masters of Maxon. The color is perfect, and the pedal housing is solid and strong. Highly recommended. ## Features - Disttion Pedal with Level - Gain Controls - Tone ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0002I9O16 | | Best Sellers Rank | #30,795 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #209 in Guitar Distortion & Overdrive Effects #8,528 in Guitar & Bass Accessories | | Color Name | Black, Yellow | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (55) | | Date First Available | July 16, 2004 | | Hardware Interface | USB | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Weight | 1 pounds | | Item model number | SD-9 | | Product Dimensions | 6 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches | | Signal Format | Analog | | Voltage | 9 Volts | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Maxon - **Color:** Black, Yellow - **Item Weight:** 1 Pounds - **Style:** US Version - **Voltage:** 9 Volts ## Images ![9-Series Sonic Distortion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7164JWUAGCL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If the Boss DS-1 and TS-9 Tubescreamer had a baby *by R***W on December 30, 2021* The Sonic Distortion is a modified Boss DS-1 circuit in its topology, but it has a unique tone that doesn't sound like a DS-1. The mids are less scooped/weird than a DS-1. Mids and bass are preserved. It's more like an overdrive than a distortion, sounding somewhere in between. It's usable as a mid-focused overdrive, but without the bass/treble roll-off of a Tubescreamer. The Tone control is very powerful. Many people start with the Tone all the way down (giving a warm bassy tone similar to "Cliffs of Dover") and then turn it up to where it's just clear enough. If you start with the Tone at noon or higher, it'll likely be as bright as an icepick. It's able to get VERY bright. With higher Tone settings, I turn the treble/tone down on my amp to compensate, which has a different tonal character than vice-versa. Higher/brighter Tone settings are also useful for darker amps that may also have a compressor/limiter engaged that further darkens the sound. This pedal is also fun to experiment with gain stacking. I sometimes use this to boost into a subsequent distortion/overdrive in the signal chain. In general, this pedal works best as a boost or overdrive rather than a primary distortion. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great seller, and great pedal... as in, "there it is." *by B***. on March 10, 2021* I would shop here again, and I appreciate the good all around fast service and truly great deal. The pedal? Tele into the SD-1, then the SD-1 into a '68 Deluxe Reverb RI (12" celestion v-type speaker). The SD-1 ... is ... my ... sound. In the vagueness of the this review's tone descriptors and the absence of adjectives, this pedal may be magic. Made in Japan by the masters of Maxon. The color is perfect, and the pedal housing is solid and strong. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A cleaner OCD, just watch the tone knob *by J***0 on February 29, 2024* If you're a sloppy player skip this one because it's a very detailed distortion (which is good or bad depending on what you want) the tone knob needs to be turned DOWN unless your guitar is very dark sounding. There are boutique clones of this pedal that remedy this problem but they're all around $300 bucks. I have an OCD clone from Warm Audio (great pedal) and I like the Maxon better-but that's all subjective. All in all it's a great pedal with an over the top tone knob that you need to keep under control. Cleans up nice with your guitar's volume knob ( which is the only type of distortion that I can use) 4 stars- if not for the tone control issue it would be 5 stars. ## Frequently Bought Together - Maxon 9-Series Sonic Distortion - Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay Pedal - MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5351286-9-series-sonic-distortion](https://www.desertcart.tw/products/5351286-9-series-sonic-distortion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Taiwan* *Store origin: TW* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*