Nordland ODR-C Custom Overdrive  [traced]

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The Nordland ODR-C Custom Overdrive is an updated version of the Nobels ODR-1, handmade in Germany by original designer Kai Tachibana, adding several features and tweaks to the classic circuit. An amazingly well-crafted pedal and worthy of the hype.

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Nordland ODR-C schematic
Nordland ODR-C schematic
Full tracing journal here:
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PCB available here:
https://aionfx.com/project/andromeda-de ... overdrive/

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My Andromeda is a staple/favorite OD for me (paired with a Timmy clone for a nice range of OD possibilities). But it looks like I'm going to have to take a stab at this, too. Dammit, Kevin! :)

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Ben N wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 12:38 My Andromeda is a staple/favorite OD for me (paired with a Timmy clone for a nice range of OD possibilities). But it looks like I'm going to have to take a stab at this, too. Dammit, Kevin! :)
You jest, but I did have someone reply to the launch announcement email who was angry that I would have the gall to release this new circuit when he'd just ordered an Andromeda, and said he'll never buy from me again. :roll:

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That's not too far from the Sobbat OD. The Sobbat is a favourite amongst some session players because it's low noise, and has a wide range of available sounds.
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aionios wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 18:07
Ben N wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 12:38 My Andromeda is a staple/favorite OD for me (paired with a Timmy clone for a nice range of OD possibilities). But it looks like I'm going to have to take a stab at this, too. Dammit, Kevin! :)
You jest, but I did have someone reply to the launch announcement email who was angry that I would have the gall to release this new circuit when he'd just ordered an Andromeda, and said he'll never buy from me again. :roll:
You can only build one overdrive ever? Lock me up I guess. I have much contraband.

How difficult is that pot rebuild though? It looks like a cool drive, and I've been looking at the later ODR pedals.

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Where is the guy from dirtboxlayouts.blogspot.com?
He's getting a bit lazy - only 217 layouts so far in this year... 😎

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aionios wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 18:07
Ben N wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 12:38 My Andromeda is a staple/favorite OD for me (paired with a Timmy clone for a nice range of OD possibilities). But it looks like I'm going to have to take a stab at this, too. Dammit, Kevin! :)
You jest, but I did have someone reply to the launch announcement email who was angry that I would have the gall to release this new circuit when he'd just ordered an Andromeda, and said he'll never buy from me again. :roll:
:roll: indeed. WTF is the matter with people?

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Ben N wrote: 28 Oct 2021, 11:55
aionios wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 18:07
Ben N wrote: 26 Oct 2021, 12:38 My Andromeda is a staple/favorite OD for me (paired with a Timmy clone for a nice range of OD possibilities). But it looks like I'm going to have to take a stab at this, too. Dammit, Kevin! :)
You jest, but I did have someone reply to the launch announcement email who was angry that I would have the gall to release this new circuit when he'd just ordered an Andromeda, and said he'll never buy from me again. :roll:
:roll: indeed. WTF is the matter with people?
See this is why my email addy is hard to find on my site. :lol:

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roseblood11 wrote: 27 Oct 2021, 23:33 Where is the guy from dirtboxlayouts.blogspot.com?
He's getting a bit lazy - only 217 layouts so far in this year... 😎
He uploaded it the same day. :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship: :worship:
http://dirtboxlayouts.blogspot.com/2021 ... odr-c.html

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