ROSS Distortion (2026)

Over the years, the ROSS name has been innovative, mysterious, inactive, reborn, changed hands and more. Here in 2026, the ROSS ERA 6 series is a respectful revival (not a remake) of the circuits that helped define modern effects. They took the soul and simplicity of the originals and rebuilt the technology for today’s player: tighter tolerances, modern reliability and performance that holds up on any stage or studio. We’re gonna bring you their entire lineup over the coming weeks, and we’re continuing today with a monster of a pedal, the aptly-named Distortion…

The ROSS Distortion is a standout among guitar pedals, offering a classic op-amp hard-clipping design inspired by legendary 1970s pedals like the MXR Distortion Plus, DOD 250, and ProCo RAT. Built to provide everything from subtle grit to full-on crunch, this pedal delivers warm, tube-like saturation that drives your amplifier into harmonically rich, natural breakup. The Germanium mode creates a warmer, smoother tone with less gain, giving you a more vintage feel, while Silicon mode offers a brighter, more aggressive sound with higher gain and a sharper treble.

Perfect for both vintage tone lovers and modern players, the ROSS Distortion excels at creating expressive, dynamic sounds. Its responsive circuitry captures the feel of classic hard-clipping pedals while offering the versatility needed for today’s music, making it a powerful addition to any guitarist’s collection of guitar pedals. Whether layering textures, crafting solos, or adding punch to rhythm parts, this pedal gives you the tonal foundation to shape your sound with precision and character.

I owned an original ’70s ROSS Distortion many years ago, and I loved the sounds it made – that feeling is back once again with this ERA 6 version. Along with the Phaser I checked out a few weeks ago, this new lineup is starting off with a bang, and we’ve got the rest of the lineup coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned!! More info and ordering available over on the ROSS website, and don’t miss our demo video as well, to see and hear this magnificent beast in action – cheers!!