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Description

A unique overdrive pedal whose complex drive tone earns it a spot on the pedalboards of many Nashville studio musicians.

The Andromeda Natural Overdrive is a recreation of the Nobels ODR-1, a somewhat obscure pedal from Germany that nonetheless is considered a “secret weapon” among Nashville studio musicians.

The overwhelming complaint of the ODR-1 is that it has way too much bass with no way to dial it out. To that end, the Andromeda incorporates a variable bass control inspired by the Timmy and Zendrive. The stock tones are still there with the knob all the way up, but now you have the option to dial it back.

Looking at the schematic, you can see a stark difference with Japanese-designed pedals (i.e. most Ibanez & Boss circuits). This is German engineering at its finest—tons of odd-value resistors and capacitors forming very precise filters and signal shaping. This is not a particularly simple build, but it’s very rewarding and well worth the effort.

Product specs

Power 9V
Bypass true bypass
Analog/Digital analog
R.J. Ronquillo

R.J. Ronquillo

Aion FX Andromeda Overdrive - Nobels ODR-1 with bass control!

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Aion FX Andromeda Overdrive - Nobels ODR-1 with bass control!

R.J. Ronquillo

R.J. Ronquillo

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Andromeda Natural Overdrive

Aion FX

Aion FX

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Vemuram Shanks ODS-1 vs Aion FX Andromeda - Expensive boutique vs affordable DIY

Federico Kajganić

Federico Kajganić

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PEDAL PROJECT - AION Andromeda Drive (Nobels ODR-1)

OGguitar

OGguitar

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Aion FX Andromeda Natural Overdrive (Based on Nobels ODR-1) - Demo

Federico Kajganić

Federico Kajganić

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Nobels ODR-1 Natural Overdrive

$95.00 - $119.00

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The Aion Andromeda Natural Overdrive is based on the Nobels ODR-1, with an incorporates bass control.

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