MXR surprise-announces Super Badass Dynamic O.D. overdrive pedal
September 1, 2022 · 3 sources
MXR has debuted the Super Badass Dynamic O.D., the newest addition to its Super Badass family of overdrive pedals, according to Guitar World1. The pedal was surprise-announced on the brand's YouTube channel and, at the time of that report, was yet to be posted on MXR's website1. It had made its way onto retailer sites for $1291. Guitar.com also listed it at $1292, and Gearnews gave an MSRP of USD 1293.
The Dynamic O.D. is a MOSFET clipping diode-loaded overdrive that, per MXR's video description, aims to grant ample amounts of bite while maintaining tonal dynamics1. Guitar.com quotes a product description: "This pedal's overdrive is a smooth purr that can be pulled back for a nice, clean boost or cranked into full gear for vintage high-gain grind"2. Gearnews quotes a similar line, with the pedal generating "a smooth purr that can be pulled back for a nice, clean boost or cranked into full gear for vintage high-gain grind"3.
| Control or spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Knobs | Output, Tone, Gain123 |
| Toggle | Boost/Cut, adds output level and midrange123 |
| Footswitch | True bypass13 |
| Power | 9V, adaptor or battery2; DC input3 |
Guitarists have been quick to speculate that the pedal is MXR's take on a Fulltone OCD-style overdrive, owing to the OCD also using MOSFET clipping devices and a similar control layout1. Guitar.com reported that guitarists had already begun drawing comparisons between the two, both MOSFET overdrives2. Gearnews said the Dynamic OD has a similar circuit to the Fulltone OCD3.
The Dynamic O.D. joins the existing Super Badass and Custom Badass range, which comprises the Distortion, Variac Fuzz, '78 Distortion and Modified O.D.1. Gearnews said to expect the pedal at MXR dealers soon3.