Origin Effects M-EQ DRIVER - The Only Drive You Need On Your Board?

In todays video, we are looking at the brand new Origin Effects M-EQ DRIVER
This cleaver liitle overdrive pedal not only sounds fantastic but it has a great trick up its sleave.
About the M-EQ Driver:
The M-EQ DRIVER is a Mid Booster & Drive pedal, based on a vintage Pultec® studio EQ. These passive EQs from the 1950s are still sought after today, thanks to their highly musical, versatile EQ curves and the ability to overdrive their push-pull valve output stage. We have recreated the behaviour of this timeless, passive EQ and optimised it for electric guitar.

Important Features of the M-EQ Driver:
The M-EQ DRIVER offers three different mid boost frequencies and is capable of a clean mid boost, all the way to thick, resonant distortion. With a moderate mid boost and higher DRIVE settings, amp-like, mid-forward drive tones are available. Pushing more mids into the push-pull output stage will result in more overdrive at the chosen frequency, resulting in some howling, “cocked wah” sounds. Try balancing the DRIVE and MID controls for a range of subtle and not-so-subtle tones.
The M-EQ DRIVER also features our Adaptive Circuitry, applied to the CUT control. Based on the High Frequency Attenuation band of a Pultec®, the CUT control progressively removes treble as it is increased. With the ADAPT switch engaged, this high-end roll-off is reduced as the pedal cleans up, allowing for a smooth transition from warm overdrive to bright clean tones by adjusting your guitar’s volume knob or playing dynamics.

M-EQ Driver Features List:
• Based on the legendary Pultec® studio EQs of the 1950s
• Choice of mid boost frequencies
• Adaptive Cut control responds to volume changes and playing dynamics
• Transformer driven circuitry
• Valve-like push-pull output stage
• Ultra-high input impedance
• High-quality buffered bypass
• Premium components throughout
• Designed and built in England

For this video we are plugging the m-eq driver straight into a matchless independence 35 amplifier
The Studio Rats are core band members Paul Drew on guitar/production/mixing, drummer James Ivey and Dan Hawkins on bass. They collaborate with singers and musicians to produce radio-ready songs.

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