All user reviews for the Maxon OD-9 Overdrive

Analog pedal

USE

Very easy to use

SOUND QUALITY

The crunch effect given by the maxon is really good, the proof: push the drive button completely, the sound is still very good, so AC / DC (?)
I tried an Ibanez TS9 present, the maxon is better
the settings I use: the drive to 10Heure, volume and tone 14heure for a creamy crunch or you can hear the strings of the guitar
you can play an arpeggio, rhythmic, with bluesy lead, rhythmic rock, we can do many things with this pedal to its fairly rich media

9/10 because perfection is not of this world sound material

NOTICE GLOBAL

I've had three months, have done a concert with thirty, I can not part with it!
Me being robbed of a V-twin Mesa-Boogie, I bought this maxon that sounds better than the channel "blues" v-twin, and purple modjo that sounds as good as the lead channel of v- twin

Nothing wrong

USE

An extraordinary simplicity thanks to three unique pots.

SOUND QUALITY

High sound quality. I have half a box guitar and an amp that is all but something that spits out distortion.
The marriage is perfect.
By regulating the pots 3, we obtain a veritable ampe the amp sound.
With a more "rock" guitar it quickly balance the big sound and must be careful to rglage for adding just a grain iresistible guitar.
And pushing the bottom is always of great efficiency, the "dirty" and rock'n'roll.
It does not sound as clean altre his grace bepass switch.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for 5 or 6 months and I still think for a long time.
It is of great Calita Audible and manufacturing.
For those who are not up trembaler big amps for a gig in the evening, it is the Idale.
It is suitable for older styles (eg blues) but also modern stuff (like funk).
A little expensive .... hence the 9/10. We can not have everything.

Maxon OD9, analog overdrive.
True bypass, power / battery 9volts sector.
3 potatrds: drive / tone / level.
Robust and stable pedal.
Two points ngatifs all the same: the microphone mute switching the switch (chronic pedals on all of the series 9) and the green apple finish a bit basic ...
For a current rdition the TS9 they could have done with a little effort Maxon!

USE

Very easy to use knobs are progressive and tone knob allows all kinds of nuances in duet with the equal of the amp.
The drive zero adj there a little crunch.

SOUND QUALITY

This is currently the best OD I know, I think it's a pedal have on hand, the grain is really excellent, rich and silky, the dnition of signald'entr eest complies.
The tone is really ractif bottom and pushed it even simulate the presence of an amp lamps!
It goes from bluesy crunch overdrive with the guts always that little grain tubullesque.

NOTICE GLOBAL

Nothing to say it's a real good DO you like them!

Overdrive Maxon redition by its circuit originally manufactured under the Ibanez TS-9 logo.

Circuit built-JRC 4558D.

Difference from the original report, it is true-bypass.

USE

Three knobs and a switch has contrler should go for the most experienced pedal (almost) in the world.

SOUND QUALITY

Everything said about this legendary t overdrive in my case it's hand through Santana much more experienced era in the 80's I discovered this pedal. It was only later that I discovered that Stevie Ray Vaughan was also used.
This gives a good idea of ​​the sound palette of the OD-9 (or TS-9) since it is the same thing.
Another story, few people around me used it in the 80's because the Ibanez pedals were rarer and more chres the Boss pedals.
Internet has much contributed to its renaming, and GAS crisis also ...

NOTICE GLOBAL

For me a simply magical overdrive with single coil pickups, it's overdrive the light of which all other pedals are judges.

For fun and dsamorer few ideas reues sulfates one day OD-9 comparative (or TS-9) with an Ibanez TS-7.

Among the many clones of this pedal there is one that I find amazing is the Vox V810, its signature sound is slightly diffrente, softer and more progressive, a little less medium. I also like the Fulltone Full Drive (non-mosfet), which offers many more options, but the basic circuit is also the same.

Everything has been said ...

UTILIZATION

Pedal a bit heavy, which reassures the coup robustness level. 3 knobs, efficient, no frills, there is the sound you want quickly. Happiness ...

SIIIIIIIMMMMMMPLE use.

Boring stuff builders: No PSU BUT battery included!

SOUND QUALITY

Previously I was using a 193 m mxr gt-od overdrive that does not really satisfy me. I was looking for a slightly warmer and vintage sound. I found my happiness with the Maxon.

Coupled with a Proco Rat 2 for a combo / overdrive-distortion, it's just magical, harmonious and "get into it".

I also used to clean boost on some songs. This is a superb fluidity ... pfff!

I play Fender and Les Paul telecast us custom pro on these two types of guitars the sound is exceptional and a little hotter round on Les Paul anyway. In a Vox amp I vtx 120. It's pure happiness when seeking an overdrive to vintage sounds, sign this pedal eyes closed. Especially if you are in the 70's 80's rock and blues rock.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had one week to replace the m193 mxr gt-od. Seeking a more vintage sound, less impersonal than the mxr (who says this is a good pedal anyway!) I finally found the sound that suits me the most. My string is: Proco Rat 2 (distortion) - maxon od-9 (overdrive) - Boss RV-3 (delay / reverb) - Electro Harmonix Cathedral (stereo reverb).

I'll go back ...

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UTILIZATION

More than easy to use.

SOUND QUALITY

The quality is very good, then he must test to see if it suits us.

I was surprised compatibility with other pedals, among other things with a big muff

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for about a year (on the paul and stratocaster model), and I'm still very satisfied.

I wanted an overdrive to boost a little my tube amp (blackstar HT1R) and all works perfectly well. I used the pedal as a boost too, and it works very well to launch a solo, or to spit the amp (in clean fashion is awesome).

So a great value for a good overdrive at reasonable prices.
(If you was getting 70 € OCCAZ it's just awesome)

Overdrive by Maxon reissue its circuit originally manufactured under the acronym for Ibanez TS-9.

IC JRC 4558D.

Difference compared to the original, it is true-bypass.

UTILIZATION

Three knobs and a switch it should go to control the most famous (or almost) in the world pedal.

SOUND QUALITY

Everything has been said about this legendary overdrive in my case it's hand through Santana much better known at the time in the 80's that I discovered this pedal. It was only later that I discovered that Stevie Ray Vaughan was also used.
This gives a good idea of ​​the sound palette of the OD-9 (or TS-9) since it is the same thing.
Another story, few people around me used it in the 80's because the Ibanez pedals were rarer and more expensive than the Boss pedals.
Internet has greatly contributed to its reputation, and crisis GAS also ...

OVERALL OPINION

For me a simply magical overdrive with single coil pickups is the overdrive in terms of which all other pedals are judged.

For fun, and defuse some ideas one day doing a comparative OD-9 (or TS-9) with an Ibanez TS-7.

Among the many clones of this pedal it is one that I find amazing is the Vox V810, its signature sound is slightly different, softer and more progressive, a little less than medium. I also really like the Fulltone Full Drive (non-mosfet), which offers a lot more options, but the basic circuit is also the same.

I can not get on it ...
I put a note for the pedal is solid and well damn, nice switch and knobs exude quality.

UTILIZATION

General Setup could not be more simple and less original. For players to tap a little hardened, turn the knobs with your feet is as difficult as a boss, it will teach you, you bunch of lazy.

The manual ... Oh yes, I seem to remember there were some basic settings to check. Honestly, who needs a manual for that?

I put a good quality score sheets and good response from the pedal to most power supplies (rather than 9V ...)

SOUND QUALITY

The OD9 as the original TS9 (yes, I know, these are not exact replicas, friends purists JRC4558D thing thing, this op-amp that costs something like ten cents), works wonders on an amp tube (Koch Studiotone for my part) and in groups. Indeed, as it tends to eat a little low, you come out of the mix very easily. And it creamy! With single or double, is happiness, but the reaction is of course different. Headroom to correct an OD, but it's a little drool in the last third. The clean boost is slightly colored, ideal to compensate for the low prevented that out of the mix with a Big Muff, for example.

This is the ultimate overdrive, I can only put a 10? I will stay at 9, for among those I had the opportunity to try, there are not comparable because they are too different and complementary (Fulltone OCD, very straight, Muffin EHX Français, color different, a blast and an ordeal for the pedalboard, Marshall BB2, low-mids, more compressed the grain, which I keep next to the green box, and others), and then others that are clearly in the same court: Jacques Tubeblower, a bit more expensive but with more finesse and gain a wonder that deserves its 10, as well as the T-Rex Mudhoney, which has its own color, less close to OD9, but puts everyone agrees with its unconventional musicality.

OVERALL OPINION

I have this pedal for 3-4 years, but has revealed his potential since I bought my Studiotone there is a little over two years. The OD is a joy. Not overdrive the most surprising, but it does its job very well and simplifies the lives of a group, which is not insignificant. I've tried a lot since then, I even "preferred" one or two to one. But it is she that I have kept, and not just about money. Besides, I do not sell it and I think I never will. Even if I end up on a Mudhoney crack one of these days.
As I compare it to Jacques and T-Rex, I can hardly make complaints about the price, but without messing around, the scheme is profitable for life sentence, it is time to sell less than 100 euros now. You can darken any event on the occasion, it is indestructible, that stuff there.

Super distortion!

Even the pedal Ibanez TS9 to. Maxon IBANEZ manufactured the pedal and finally decided to leave under its own brand. In addition it is cheaper! hehe!

The OD-9 uses a diode signal distortion (Panasonic # MA150) that is in the negative feedback loop of the amplifier stage (which includes integrated circuit chip as the JRC4558). Thus, the OD-9 uses a distortion in the signal amplifier circuit which causes the same distortion to sound more natural, soft and subtle with a separate cut-off level. It is for this reason that the type of integrated circuit used has an important impact on the grain of the pedal. (Long live the copy and paste)

UTILIZATION

3 pots, it's easy!

Sound is everywhere, everyone found there.

No need for manual!

SOUND QUALITY

I play with a Start and a Deluxe + Hot Rod.

I use this pedal to boost my sound clear or natural saturation of the amplifier and have a rock sound, a real one.

OVERALL OPINION

I've had one week's hard and I'm excited.

I had previously filled a lot about the type of pedal that could suit my style and my sound.

I bought the veuglette but I can assure you that I do not regret my purchase.

I paid 95 pounds on Denmark Street London, where I also recommend to all musicians!

For the price, it's worth every penny, go for it!

The OD9 parat it is the most overdrive Fidler original manufactured by Maxon for the name Ibanez TS9 in the 70's. It yammer the famous component JRC45 I-never-know-what-it-on-cares-the importance-it-as-a-ringing. It is produced in Japan. There are three potentiomtres: one for the output level, for a gain level, one for severe acute rglage. CHAC 9 volt battery is through a hatch very practical, unlike the OD808. The PDAL is quite large and heavy compared to the 808. The quality of manufacture and the care of the prsentation (both for the pedals that the packaging) are waiting for you. Ud is a high-end shows. Note that the battery is provided. It is of course fuel the pedals by the sector.

UTILIZATION

Potentiomtres three and a switch: four reasons to read the manual. Seriously, the manual is clear (although in English) but we can manage without aisment.

SOUND QUALITY

It's an overdrive pedals, so it offers a low distortion trs. It can be used in two Manir:
-Either as boost. we put the zero gain and the volume loud enough. It colors the sound and gives a bit of overdrive on the agreements, it is superb.
Either-like overdrive, with more or less gain.
It can be used in clean or in addition to the distortion of the amp. It then added harmonics and sustain the sound.
What about the sound? Everyone knows, that's great on any amp, all on a fabulous lamp. Compared to my 808, the OD9 seems to have a bit more gain and be slightly more transparent boost. But does not play big thing. I use a Start Plus, an LP, a Lag Roxanne, on a Variax Koch amps lamps and Garen.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a month. I bought it to use it to boost complment an OD808. I was tired of constantly changing SETTING THE dernire this. Before I had a Boss BD2 and therefore a Maxon OD808. J'apprcie especially the sound is fabulous, especially when the rest of the hardware is of high quality. I find however that a small price reduction would not be unwelcome, even if the ratio quality price is honorable.

Wouaouuuuhhhh
a distortion?

No!! Distortion.

a gain, a tone, a level. It's simple, it's beautiful, it's good.

UTILIZATION

You press the pedal, you got the sound. You tamping you have more sound. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more. You press again, you got the sound back. You tamping again, you have more .... etc etc. ...

You turn the knobs, the sound changes, you turn them again, the sound changes again, you turn them back, it's wonderful, it continues to change etc, etc. ....

Well, it's within reach of a guitarist, right?

SOUND QUALITY

Ben is beautiful, it's very beautiful. This is for the metal? Do not care, I do not like metal!
In its program, it's very good.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one day, plugged in my Mesa.
Start my little seems to love her well.

Only real problem, my Start is red pedal is green, it swears a little tomato salad in style!
Boarf and then I do not care, I'm color blind!

140 euros at Pigalle, the Christmas present from my brother. Frangibus thank you!!

I compared it to my Bixonic Expandora. Expandora The rapper is a bit more distortion in the way ....
I compared to the Maxon history, the one with the old style guitar (they both have the circuit JRC4558IC, it seems that the Grail is that thing), I preferred this one, had my vintage snobbery suffer ... It is less sweet and a little wider spectrum found, but it has to play fourth-hair calf ant.
In any case, it holds the road and it is both the same price, well below the Ibanouze ...

I would do if this choice? Ben must follow the guys, that was my Christmas! Will have to wait a year now for the next! Anyway, again thank you baby Jesus, and happy birthday for the 25!




added after pfff ... I dunno ... more use
The Maxon is part of my set at all times. Little background noise, sound, sound, impeccable '!
I told her assistant a small external power supply and even then, some background noise.

I finally have a nickel and its easy apart (yes, no way to scream my graouh Mesa-box in an apartment in Paris, unless you want to re-plaster the entire street)
gratounette => Maxon OD9 => Tonelab (without emulation pedal, please!) => Mesa
It is easy to adjust, it's simple as his, with simple, with double mmmmmmmhhh it does.

I leave you there, because just talking about it, I sense a little erection ...
bye!

Everyone has already explained everything, do not bother to add

UTILIZATION

Such

SOUND QUALITY

Such

OVERALL OPINION

I just want to correct an error in a previous opinion. The Maxon 0D 9 is the same as the TS9 pedal ... but better!
Indeed, they are missing components from the original pedal components are unnecessary (since the pedal is not made quite the same way). So there is less risk of parasites etc ... There is a true bypass, unlike the TS9. The components are generally of better quality.
And if you do not believe me, take a look at the site of AnalogMan. He is an expert in small green pedals (he changes them for Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Scott Anderson etc ...). In after him maxon OD-9 sound better than the TS9 and TS808 as well as (reissue of the Ibanez is almost the same as the original but it tells us that not quite ...).
Anyway, a very good pedal, and no deceit!

Distortion Overdrive pedal type (soft clipping for fond of English terms: p)

UTILIZATION

Using ultra simple, effective adjustments damn!
3 knobs:
- Left: Drive -> sets the saturation level
- Middle: Tone -> adjusts the balance between high and low (turned fully left: little acute, bottom right: a lot of treble)
- Right: Level -> output level of the pedal

SOUND QUALITY

Pedal Magic!
More than two years that I use. I've used distortion pedals and it remains my favorite. It returns all the time! Never disappointed, regardless of the amp (of course, a monstrous "all lamps")
Effect of overdrive, which means a fairly mild distortion.
Big interest of the pedal adds a lot of grain to your sound. Your sound is bland? Add this little wonder to color this!
Can be used on a clean channel as a channel saturated or even ahead of another distortion pedal to give you a potato with the fire of God!
Your distortion of transistor amp is not hot enough? Add him is the small Maxon is happiness guaranteed!
As you can see, it can serve as a boost and make it rain harmonics. Station to sustain!

OVERALL OPINION

Two years I use the little I was never disappointed. Of course, investment is a bit heavy, but knowing that it is a pedal you can still fit in your rack, it is worth the € 145 that I put.
I tried the Maxon OD-808, excellent pedal too, but the OD 9 has a bit more potato.
To stop blablatages the OD9 Maxon is a replica of the same original TS9 Ibanez, simply because it was manufactured by Maxon. The Ibanez TS9 today have nothing to do, so they are the pale copies.
The Maxon OD9 includes an exact replica of the printed circuit TS9 of the time but it also includes a Tru Bypass, which explains the absence of certain components because their functions are managed by the DPDT switch (it is good tps is a bit interested in electronics before distort the notice of beliefs).
A Tru By Pass means that when the pedal is off, the input is directly connected to the output, so your sound is not altered.

Analog pedals for crunch trs simple to use.
S integrate easily into a pedalboard, standard diet.
On battery it does not consume much.

UTILIZATION

Simple and easy for a guitarist, the Tube Screamer adj proven
it can be used in boost in the sound messy lightweight (low drive and high volume)
or as one of cannal crunch (a lot of drive). The bypass is tru aprciable.

SOUND QUALITY

The sound quality is fantastic, although the pedals respcte the sound of the guitar and the ampli.Je used with a Start to find the sounds of SRV, if not with a 335 to "scream "The PAF or with a telecaster riffs to make way Keith Richards.Bref this is not one like the other pedals, that is THE essential pedals.

OVERALL OPINION

I 've never had overdrive pedals, 30 years since I played guitar I always prfr the distortion of a Mesa or the crunch of a Marschal, but reading this force and this about the legendary Tube Screamer, I inquired and presto! adopted!
I do it again without hsiter this choice, the price does not matter me as the pedals is pleasurable. I put around 10 because I think this is great pedals.