The LPD Pedals Kokopelli V2 Overdrive is a compact overdrive pedal and the second version of the original Kokopelli, which LPD released in 2017 as a two-knob overdrive with a fat switch aimed at enhancing the Boss OD-1 sound1. The V2 keeps that lineage and adds two ways to use it: a new Green mode with a three-band EQ, and a V1 mode that returns to the original circuit approach with a new V1 Boost feature1.
From the original Kokopelli to V2
The first Kokopelli arrived in 2017 with a simple layout: two knobs and a fat switch, built around enhancing the sound of the Boss OD-1, the OverDrive pedal that helped define the category1. The V2 keeps that starting point but splits the pedal into two modes, so a player can choose between the original voicing and a more adjustable take on it1.
| Mode | What it does |
|---|---|
| Green (V2) | Adds a three-band EQ, which Delicious Audio says significantly enhances the pedal's versatility1 |
| V1 | Retains the original Kokopelli approach but bypasses the EQ in favor of a new V1 Boost feature1 |
The V1 Boost is aimed at players who want the classic Kokopelli sound and, when it is time for a solo, a level lift on tap. As Delicious Audio put it1:
"This allows players to enjoy the classic Kokopelli sound and utilize a boost for soloing if desired."
Design and build
The V2 arrives with soft switching, meaning the footswitch works electronically rather than with a mechanical click, and top jacks, so the input and output connections sit on the top edge of the enclosure where they take up less room on a pedalboard1. The enclosure is finished in matte copper with seafoam text1.
Where it sits in the LPD range
LPD Pedals builds a wide line of overdrives and amp-in-a-box pedals, including the Fifty5 Tweed-voiced overdrive, the Broiler D-style overdrive, the Dutch² Dual Overdrive, the Embers Overdrive, the Bedlum Overdrive and the Sixty8 Overdrive1. The Kokopelli V2 is the company's take on enhancing the OD-1 sound within that range1. For more on the effect type, see the site's guide to Overdrive Pedals.
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Questions
What does the Green mode do on the Kokopelli V2?
Green mode is new to the V2. It introduces a three-band EQ, which Delicious Audio notes significantly enhances the pedal's versatility compared with the original two-knob Kokopelli. In this mode you can shape bass, mid and treble rather than working with the fixed voicing of the first version.
What is V1 Boost on the LPD Kokopelli V2?
V1 mode keeps the original Kokopelli approach but bypasses the EQ in favor of a new V1 Boost feature. According to Delicious Audio, this lets players enjoy the classic Kokopelli sound and use a boost for soloing if desired.
Is the Kokopelli V2 based on the Boss OD-1?
The original Kokopelli, released in 2017, was a two-knob overdrive with a fat switch aimed at enhancing the Boss OD-1 sound. The V2 carries that lineage forward while adding the Green mode EQ and the V1 Boost feature.
Does the Kokopelli V2 have soft switching?
Yes. Delicious Audio's coverage of the pedal lists soft switching among its features, along with top-mounted jacks and the matte copper finish with seafoam text.
Where are the jacks on the LPD Kokopelli V2?
The Kokopelli V2 has top jacks, meaning the input and output connections are mounted on the top edge of the enclosure rather than the sides. That layout can help the pedal fit more cleanly on a crowded pedalboard.
What color is the Kokopelli V2 enclosure?
The V2 comes in a matte copper finish with seafoam text, which Delicious Audio described as striking.
Sources (1)
- LPD Pedals Kokopelli V2 Overdrive, Delicious Audio, 2024-04-05
