Nobels updates and upgrades its core ODR Pedals - now in improved ODR-1X and ODR-Mini 2 Editions with neat extra features
Interestingly we have had a couple of step changes over the last few years - first with a Bass Cut switch appearing inside the battery compartment on the last standard model, and then with the recent Gold 30th Anniversary Edition - where we got a fully surface-accessible and fully variable mini Bass-Cut knob - which now gets to be standard issue.
The compact ODR-1X also gets an external Gain Boost push-button, and inside the battery bay we now have an easy-access switch for flipping between True and Buffered Bypass. Otherwise it’s the self same monster Spectrum Tone Stack Nashville Secret Weapon Overdrive.
The ODR-Mini finally copies the Wampler Belle Mini Overdrive take on that same circuit - which has had a 4th Bass control since it first materialised in October 2020. So good to see that the Mini is now fully up to spec also!
For me the compact ODR-1X is now pretty much an essential buy with those latest changes - albeit it’s not quite as potent as my Kai Tachibana Nordland Electronics variants of those same core circuits. Kai was the one that originally created the ODR-1 circuit - and is still very much the category expert.
The ODR-1X though has really come of age here and is fantastic value at €149 / £129 / $149, and the ODR-Mini is even more accessible at €79 / £69 / $69 - compared to the Wampler Mini Belle - which is at $149 - so you have options - and choices to make!
My pick here is definitely the ODR-1X - those are the perfect upgrades for that pedal!
ODR-1X Key Features - €149 / £129 / $149
Controls - Bass Cut, Gain Boost, Drive, Spectrum, Level, True/Buffered Bypass (in battery bay).
- Natural Analog Overdrive Effects Pedal
- New Variable Bass Cut knob - helps to tame and adjust the low end
- Remote input jack - allows the pedal to be controlled remotely
- Spectrum Tone control - double filter tone control that simultaneously cuts/boosts bass and treble frequencies
- Switchable between True Bypass and Buffered Bypass via internal switch
- New Gain Boost switch with remote control option
- Overhead battery compartment - allows for quick battery changes
- Glow in the Dark pointer knobs
- Includes 4x integrated Mounty-P Mounting Plates Powered by a regular 9-18 V DC PSU or PP3 9V Battery (not supplied - requires centre - 2.1 mm, ~15 mA current draw)
ODR-Minin 2 Key Features - €79 / £69 / $79
Controls - Drive, Level, Spectrum, Bass-Cut.
- Natural Analog Mini Overdrive Effects Pedal
- New Variable Bass Cut knob - helps to tame and adjust the low end
- Spectrum Tone control - double filter tone control that simultaneously cuts/boosts bass and treble frequencies, with centre indent
- New upgraded metal enclosure
- True Bypass
- Glow in the Dark pointer knobs
- Includes 4x integrated Mounty-P Mounting Plates Powered by a regular 9-18 V DC PSU (not supplied - requires centre - 2.1 mm, ~12 mA current draw)
