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Description
The mini came into existence by request from many customers who loved the sound of the fuck overdrive but wished for a smaller package. I decided to pare down the functionality, yet add on some additional features so that the two pedals could live on a pedalboard together and each have their own strengths. More bass was added to the circuit to make it an enticing choice for bassists and keyboard players and the controls were streamlined to make it a more easy-to-digest pedal.
With the mini, you get the same lovely JFET overdrive at the core. A very simple bias knob allows the user to dial in saggy lo-fi, low-watt amp tones to clean chime-y hi-fi. With the addition of extra bass, a bass cut knob allows for a range of even cleaner, sparkle-y treble boost tones or huge low end suitable as a bass overdrive or full-range boost.
As with any smallsound/bigsound pedal, versatility and sound are paramount and the mini truly is a shining example.
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about smallsound/bigsound Mini Overdrive v2.
Features and functionality
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The Mini Overdrive's gain and bass controls are interconnected; increasing gain enhances bass, offering tonal versatility.
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The Mini Overdrive lacks a mid control, which some users find limiting, though it excels in other tonal areas.
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The bias knob on the Mini allows for a wide range of sounds, from gnarly, blown-out fuzz to more standard high-gain tones.
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Comparisons
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The Mini Overdrive is compared to the Barbershop v2 but considered more interesting due to the unique bias knob.
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Users who prefer overdrives with more coloration lean towards pedals like the EHX Soul Food or MXR Super Badass Distortion over the Mini.
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The Mini Overdrive has a unique midrange character that some find lacking in Electronic Audio Experiments pedals, which can sound too brittle or muddy.
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Use cases and applications
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Effective as an overdrive, fuzz, or preamp when placed at the end of a pedal chain; versatile enough for various roles.
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Works effectively as a low-gain clean boost for guitars with low output pickups, enhancing treble on neck pickups.
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Excels when stacked with the Greer Lightspeed, creating complex and pleasing tonal combinations.
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Works well for shoegaze and ambient music, providing distinct tonal textures that enhance these genres.
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Value and pricing
User experience
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Owners report that stacking the Mini with other pedals like the Protein enhances its tonal range, especially for heavy gain tones.
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Despite varied opinion, some owners have retained the Mini Overdrive after trying 15-20 other dirt pedals, highlighting its versatility.
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Owners appreciate the Mini's ability to stack well with other pedals, enhancing its versatility in different setups.
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4.5 out of 5
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In this video https://youtu.be/eEFq0u_wdCk?t=618 Robert shows the pedal and explains its use at 10:18
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