The Cornerstone Imperivm Daje Drive is a dual overdrive pedal that combines two of the company's drive circuits in one enclosure: the Antique, a Screamer-style overdrive, and the Gladio, a Dumble-style overdrive. Each circuit has its own controls and its own footswitch, so you can run either one alone or stack the two. The current version is the Phase 3 edition, reported by Guitar Pedal X in June 2025, which follows a previous version released at the end of 20221.
The two circuits and their controls
Each side of the pedal is a standalone overdrive with its own knob set and footswitch. The layouts differ, because the two circuits are different designs1:
| Circuit | Controls | Footswitch |
|---|---|---|
| Antique (Screamer) | Volume, Gain, Presence, Tone, Comp | Antique Footswitch |
| Gladio (Dumble) | Gain, Volume, Comp, Tone, Clean blend | Gladio Footswitch |
The Antique side carries the Screamer-style controls, with a Presence control and a Comp toggle alongside the usual Volume, Gain and Tone. The Gladio side is arranged around a Clean blend, letting you mix clean signal in with the driven signal, along with a Comp control1.
Order switching and jacks
A key feature of the pedal is how the two circuits connect. The Phase 3 edition retains the A>B / A order switch, which sets whether the circuits run in series or whether only one is engaged. What is new on this edition is the jack field: separate In and Out ports for each circuit, four jacks in total, so either side can be patched independently. The Phase 3 edition also drops the Mids switch found on the previous version1.
The Phase 3 edition differs from the earlier Imperivm Daje Drive in two ways: it drops the previous Mids switch and adds separate In and Out ports for each circuit. If you are comparing used listings, the jack layout is the quickest way to tell the editions apart1.
Price and availability
Guitar Pedal X reported the Phase 3 edition at €359 and equivalent, which the article gave as circa £309 or $417, plus taxes and shipping1. At the time of that report, the first batch was available direct from the Cornerstone Webstore, and the usual dealers were not yet stocking it1.
How it sits in Cornerstone's range
The Imperivm Daje Drive is one of several dual overdrives from Cornerstone, and it has been through more than one edition. The current Phase 3 edition follows a previous version that came out at the end of 20221. Reviewers have taken note of the pedal's presentation as well as its circuit: one described the topology as "very straightforward - beautifully symmetrical and delineated" and called it "a benchmark for pedal design"1.
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson was enthusiastic about the Phase 3 edition's build and layout1:
"The topology is very straightforward - beautifully symmetrical and delineated. It's a benchmark for pedal design for sure1."
He also highlighted the enclosure's finish, with its geometric pattern engraved facia plate and symmetrical engraved design, calling it the most striking of Cornerstone's editions1.
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Questions
What does the A>B / A order switch do on the Imperivm Daje Drive?
The pedal carries an Order switch with A>B and A settings, which lets you choose whether the two circuits run one after the other in series or whether only one circuit is in the signal path. The Phase 3 edition retains this A>B/A order switching while dropping the previous version's Mids switch and adding separate In and Out ports for each circuit.
Does the Imperivm Daje Drive have separate inputs and outputs for each circuit?
Yes, on the Phase 3 edition. Separate In and Out ports for each circuit are new for this edition, which means each of the two drive circuits can be patched independently. Earlier versions of the pedal did not have this four-jack arrangement.
Which circuits are in the Imperivm Daje Drive?
The pedal combines two of Cornerstone's drive circuits: the Antique, a Screamer-style overdrive, and the Gladio, a Dumble-style overdrive. Each circuit has its own set of controls and its own footswitch, so the two can be used separately or together.
How much does the Imperivm Daje Drive cost?
Guitar Pedal X reported the price as €359 and equivalent, which the article gave as circa £309 or $417, plus taxes and shipping. The two figures come from the same report, which quotes the euro price as the primary figure.
Can I buy the Imperivm Daje Drive in a store?
At the time of the June 2025 report on the Phase 3 edition, the first batch was available direct from the Cornerstone Webstore and had not yet been picked up by the usual dealers. Availability may have changed since, so it is worth checking with Cornerstone and dealers directly.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-06-16