The Coffee Shop Pedals Portafilter is a dual-channel programmable overdrive, the maker's fourth official pedal. It combines 6 total overdrives, 2 distortions and 2 three-band EQs in a single enclosure, with two independent drive channels that can each be set to one of three overdrive styles1. For a player, that means two separately voiced drives on one board, each with its own EQ, and enough programmability to recall settings between songs.
Controls, footswitches and presets
The Portafilter is built around two drive channels, OD1 and OD2, each with its own set of controls. The pedal's three overdrive voices are named Screaner, Breaker and Klone, arranged across two sides, and each side offers a TS / BB / KC style switch to select among them1.
- OD1 and OD2 footswitches: switch the two drive channels, with holding OD1 used for presets1
- Style switch (each side): TS / BB / KC, selecting the overdrive voice for that channel1
- Presets: 6 onboard, with 20 available via MIDI1
- MIDI: 3.5mm / 1/8-inch port1
The pedal draws 500mA at 9V DC center negative1, a current draw that rules out most daisy-chain supplies and battery power, so plan a dedicated outlet on your power supply.
Circuit and connectivity
Guitar Pedal X describes the Portafilter as "one of those smart analog circuits with digital controls"1. The drive and EQ stages are analog, while the digital side handles the preset storage and recall that the footswitches and MIDI port use. Connections are a TS input and a TS output1.
Price and availability
At the October 16, 2025 preorder announcement, Guitar Pedal X reported: "The Portafilter Dual Programmable Overdrive goes for $499 CAD / $363 USD / €312 / £271"1. The pedal was available for preorders from the Coffee Shop Pedals webstore, with shipping starting early November1.
What reviewers said
Writing for Guitar Pedal X, Stefan Karlsson called it "such a clever drive pedal - and those push-button switches make it incredibly easy to dial in!"1. He also noted he would have added a third "No Clipping" clipping option to the overall design and clipping options1.
For context on how the Portafilter's TS-style voice relates to the wider field, see the site's pages on Overdrive Pedals and Distortion Pedals, or the comparison of the Boss SD-1 vs Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer.
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Questions
Is the Coffee Shop Pedals Portafilter analog?
Guitar Pedal X describes the Portafilter as one of those smart analog circuits with digital controls. In other words, the audio path is analog, while the preset and control functions are handled digitally. That arrangement lets the pedal store and recall settings through its footswitches and its 3.5mm, 1/8-inch MIDI port while keeping the drive tones in the analog domain.
How much does the Portafilter cost?
As of the October 2025 preorder announcement, Guitar Pedal X reported the Portafilter Dual Programmable Overdrive at $499 CAD, $363 USD, €312 or £271. The price was given at the time preorders opened through the Coffee Shop Pedals webstore, so it reflects the list price at launch rather than any later street price.
Does the Portafilter have MIDI?
Yes. The pedal has a 3.5mm, 1/8-inch MIDI port, according to Guitar Pedal X's review. MIDI access is also what unlocks the pedal's larger preset bank: it holds 6 onboard presets, and 20 presets become available via MIDI.
How many presets does the Portafilter hold?
The Portafilter holds 6 onboard presets, and 20 presets via MIDI, per Guitar Pedal X. Presets are accessed from the footswitches: holding the OD1 footswitch calls up the preset functions, while OD1 and OD2 switch the two drive channels in and out.
When does the Portafilter ship?
Guitar Pedal X reported on October 16, 2025 that the Portafilter was available for preorder from the Coffee Shop Pedals webstore, with shipping starting early November. If you are looking at the pedal after that window, its current availability may differ from the launch schedule.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-10-16