Origin Effects M-EQ Driver EQ and Overdrive Pedal

Product Description

The Origin Effects M-EQ Driver is a guitar EQ and overdrive pedal inspired by the legendary Pultec studio equalisers of the 1950s. Combining selectable midrange boost with transformer-equipped circuitry and a valve-like push-pull output stage, it moves from musical tone shaping to rich overdrive and resonant distortion.

Three mid boost frequencies, 800Hz, 1kHz and 1.3kHz, let you choose which part of your guitar's voice to emphasise. Use the MID and DRIVE controls together to balance midrange presence against saturation, from a focused clean sound to classic mid-hump drive or more assertive distortion. It is a useful choice for players who want to shape how their guitar sits in a mix rather than simply add more gain.

The CUT control progressively rolls off treble, drawing on the high-frequency attenuation section of a Pultec EQ. Engage the ADAPT switch and this roll-off reduces as the pedal cleans up, helping warm overdriven sounds transition to brighter cleans through changes in picking dynamics or your guitar's volume control.

Designed and built in England with premium components, the M-EQ Driver features a 1MΩ input impedance and high-quality buffered bypass. It requires a regulated 9V DC, 2.1mm centre-negative power supply with sufficient capacity for its 80mA current draw. The power adaptor is not included, and battery operation is not supported.

Key Features

• Pultec-inspired passive EQ behaviour optimised for electric guitar
• Selectable 800Hz, 1kHz and 1.3kHz mid boost frequencies
• MID and DRIVE controls balance midrange emphasis and overdrive
• Gain range extends from clean tone shaping to resonant distortion
• Transformer-equipped circuitry adds harmonic richness
• Valve-like push-pull output stage
• CUT control shapes high-frequency roll-off
• Switchable Adaptive Circuitry responds to playing dynamics and guitar volume
• Ultra-high input impedance and high-quality buffered bypass
• Premium components, designed and built in England

Specifications

Brand: Origin Effects
Model: M-EQ Driver
Product Type: Guitar EQ & Overdrive Pedal
EQ Inspiration: 1950s Pultec Studio Equalisers
Mid Boost Frequencies: 800Hz / 1kHz / 1.3kHz (Labelled 0.8 / 1.0 / 1.3 KCS)
Adaptive Circuitry: Switchable, Applied to CUT Response
Circuit Features: Transformer-Equipped Circuitry and Valve-Like Push-Pull Output Stage
Bypass: Buffered
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Output Impedance: 1kΩ
Current Draw: 80mA
Power Supply: Regulated 9V DC
Power Connector: 2.1mm Centre-Negative
Battery Operation: Not Supported
Dimensions (L × W × H): 124 × 58 × 64mm, Including Knobs and Switches
Weight: 500g
Designed and Built: England

Included Accessories

Power adaptor not included. A suitable regulated 9V DC pedal power supply is required.