Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive

Having recently been privy to a test of the Nobels ODR-mini2 Natural Overdrive, I was excited to see what today’s pedal had to offer in comparison. The latter’s older brother on steroids, this ODR-1X Natural Overdrive takes all that we know and love about the vintage sound these pedals produce, and takes it all to the next level. Here, you get that signature Nashville-esque sound, along with some added parameter controls and modern upgrades, making it a real contender for the best overdrive on your pedalboard…

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The new Nobels ODR-1X is the next generation of this now legendary overdrive, heralding a new chapter in the Nobels overdrive legacy. Due to popular demand, a convenient external bass cut pot has been added, as well as the option to change between true bypass or buffered bypass. For hi-gain aficionados, a new switchable hi-gain boost is also now available. This is capable of transforming ODR-1X into a true hard rock monster.

With the ability to control both the gain boost and on/off remotely, along with the unique SPECTRUM tone control, fold-out Mounty-P mounting plates and knobs with fluorescent ‘Glow in the Dark’ pointers, the ODR-1X adds worthwhile flexibility and utility to a time-tested favorite. For extended ease of use, the internal Bass Cut feature originally included in the ODR-1BC is now available as an external variable control right on the face of the pedal. This allows for complete opti- misation of the pedal’s bass response on the fly, at the simple turn of a knob.

The flexibility of this new additional control compliments Nobels’ unique and renowned SPECTRUM tone control, which alters the proportion of both the low-mid and high frequencies simultaneously. At midday, the frequencies remain almost untouched. However, moving from the minimum to maximum positions will deliver variations in frequency response that are suitable for a wealth of musical tastes and styles. ODR-1X also now features the ability to switch between True Bypass and Buffered Bypass via a mini switch that is located within the top loading battery compartment.

Finally, the Gain Boost switch turns the ODR-1 X into a real monster with extra gain. It is suitable for powerful hard rock sounds or gives a solo the right assertiveness. There’s a lot to explore and experiment with here, giving some modern upgrades and functionality to a classic and sought-after tonal overdrive palette. Head to Osiamo Music Gear to grab a Nobels ODR-1X Natural Overdrive now, and don’t forget to head to our YouTube channel to peruse our demo video for this amazing pedal – cheers!!