Can someone explain the Gallien Krueger "Boost" knob?

[teemuk]

This example is not from a G&K amp but pretty revealing otherwise.
Output when clipping, without Baker clamp diodes:

You can see how there's an "overhang" of clipping, the output sort of "sticking" to rails due to hard saturation of the voltage amps.

With Baker clamp diodes:

The transistors recover from clipping much faster. There is no nasty harmonics due to "overhang".

 

[Itzayana]

TEEMUK,
Really well written. Thanks.

 

[Drucifer]

The Boost knob adds a post E.Q. gain stage using G.I.V.E. technology (Gate Induced Valve Effect) adding “growl” as it is turned up.

In 1972, Bob Gallien developed what he calls G.I.V.E. Technology (Gate Induced Valve Effect). This 'valve effect' is integrated into the design of all RB Series heads and is part of what gives them their distinct sound. The RB Series heads deliver a warm, punchy tone with a fast transient response that not only sounds better, it feels better. GK's renowned voicing filters and intuitive four band active EQ make it simple to dial in a great sound. Everyday thousands of players around the world in arenas, clubs and basements plug into GK heads because they love that sound. The Boost G.I.V.E. Technology (Gate Induced Valve Effect) is also now on the new MB amps and etc. BTW, I get great tone from all my GK amps with the Boost off.

EDIT: PS - see this thread How to utilize gain and master controls on G-K MB210?

What does G.I.V.E. stand for?

 

[dougfr67]

What does G.I.V.E. stand for?

It's in the reply you quoted, genius.

 

[jdjk7]

It's in the reply you quoted, genius.

G.I.V.E. (Gate Induced Valve Effect) was spelled out each time it was used in the original comment, which violates English writing convention in a way that some may worth remarking about or even humorous. I think the big grinning face punctuating the question may have given that part away.

But, what's the purpose of applying attitude to a 5+ year old comment in a 10+ year old dead thread..?