What is Diode Clipping? | Too Afraid To Ask

Overdrive pedals use pairs of semiconductor diodes to clip the audio signal, generating distortion, but what is clipping and how does it work?
We take a look at the Walrus Audio Ages overdrive which features 5 different gain and clipping arrangements so that you can no longer be Too Afraid To Ask.

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