Anxiety OD
The model Anxiety OD it's an overdrive pedal designed for those looking saturated and aggressive sounds, but controllable, ideal for:
- Rock
- Modern blues
- Hard rock
- Fusion
Pedal platform: perfect with already saturated amplifiers or boost pedals.
Defined sound, with marked character and possibility of modulating tone and dynamics.
Includes Level, Drive, Tone and Lo-Hi controls, for sounds from light crunch to aggressive overdrive.
Control Parameters
Control the pedal output volume:
- Low → low sound
- High → boost the signal without altering the tone
Control the amount of saturation:
- Low → light and defined crunch
- High → intense overdrive, long sustain
Controls the high frequencies and character of the sound:
- Bass → softer and warmer sound
- High → bright and punchy
Select the overall tonal character:
- Lo → emphasizes low frequencies, full-bodied and round sound
- Hi → emphasizes high frequencies, bright and cutting sound
Ideal for adapting the pedal to the mix, guitar pickup or amplifier.
Pro Tips
- Medium drive + Lo → full-bodied and musical crunch
- Drive high + Hi → punchy overdrive and brilliant solos
- Tone → adjusts brightness and presence
- Level → balances the signal with other effects or amplifiers
Quick Reference
- Level (%): Output volume → boost without altering tone
- Drives (%): Amount of saturation → crunch / overdrive
- Tone (%): High frequencies → brilliance and attack
- Lo-Hi: Select tonal character → body or shine
Setup Examples
Vintage Crunch / Lo
Bluesy Overdrive / Hi
Powerful lead / Hi
Jimmy Page Presets – “Classic Crunch”
Dynamic and musical crunch, perfect for classic 70s rock riffs. Full body and clear definition on low notes without sacrificing brilliance.
Preset Gary Moore – “Blues Overdrive”
Full-bodied and brilliant overdrive, ideal for blues licks and expressive solos. Modular crunch with the touch of the right hand for musical and controlled sustain.
John Mayer Presets – “Smooth Lead”
Clean sound with light crunch, perfect for melodic leads and expressive phrasing. Transparent and modulable tone with the volume of the guitar.