The AceTone Electronics MWK-01 Mojo Work King Overdrive is an overdrive pedal that, as Pedal of the Day describes it, bridges the gap between transparent boost and full-blown distortion. The reviewer called it "a bold, aggressive circuit that adds its own distinct character while maintaining exceptional clarity and punch across the entire frequency spectrum." It comes in a bright, bold green enclosure1.
Where it came from
Pedal of the Day introduced AceTone Electronics on 10 April 2026 as its first New Company Friday feature, reviewing the MWK-01 with a unit sent by the maker. The site thanked the company for sending the pedal "along with some others that you'll see coming soon," so the Mojo Work King was a new product from a newly featured maker at the time of review1. A later Pedal of the Day review of the company's LLD-01 Lay Lay Delay referred back to the Mojo Work King, with the reviewer writing, "I really loved the MWK-01 Mojo Work King Overdrive from AceTone Electronics I got to review a couple weeks ago"2.
Controls and how it is set
The pedal keeps a simple three-knob control section, but the reviewer found a lot of range in it for a "seemingly simple three-knobber"1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mojo (Drive) | Adjusts gain from lower gain settings up to high-gain territory with singing sustain and a firm, articulate edge1 |
| Internal voice switch | Toggles between tighter, more focused drive or a looser, more open character with enhanced bass response1 |
At lower gain settings, Pedal of the Day found chunky rhythm tones with excellent string separation, which the reviewer described as perfect for complex chord voicings1.
"Don't let the simple control section throw you off course: this pedal has got ALL the goods, and more…"
Using it with different amps
The Mojo Work King works in both camps, according to the review: it "excels at pushing already-overdriven amps into higher gain territory while maintaining definition," and the reviewer found it equally impressive running into clean amps1. In practice that means it can serve as a gain stage in front of a driven amp or as the main dirt pedal into a clean one, with the internal voice switch shaping how tight or open the low end sits in either role1.
Videos
AceTone
Pedal of the Day
Questions
What does the Mojo knob do on the AceTone MWK-01?
The Mojo knob is the pedal's Drive control. It adjusts gain from lower gain settings, where Pedal of the Day found chunky rhythm tones with excellent string separation suited to complex chord voicings, up to high-gain territory with singing sustain and a firm, articulate edge. The reviewer noted there is a lot of range for a seemingly simple three-knob pedal.
What does the internal voice switch do on the AceTone Mojo Work King?
An internal voice switch lets you toggle between a tighter, more focused drive or a looser, more open character with enhanced bass response, according to Pedal of the Day. Because it sits inside the pedal, it is a set-and-forget choice rather than a knob you adjust while playing.
Who makes the AceTone MWK-01 Mojo Work King?
The MWK-01 Mojo Work King Overdrive is made by AceTone Electronics, a maker introduced by Pedal of the Day in its New Company Friday feature on 10 April 2026. The review unit was sent by the maker, and the site said more AceTone products would be featured soon.
How does the AceTone Mojo Work King work with an already overdriven amp?
Pedal of the Day's reviewer found the MWK-01 excels at pushing already-overdriven amps into higher gain territory while maintaining definition, and called it equally impressive running into clean amps. That makes it usable both as a gain stage in front of a driven amp and as a main dirt pedal into a clean one.
Sources (2)
- AceTone Electronics MWK-01 Mojo Work King Overdrive, Pedal of the Day, 2026-04-10
- AceTone Electronics LLD-01 Lay Lay Delay Organic Tape Echo, Pedal of the Day, 2026-05-02
