The One Control TORNADO Drive Aluminum is an overdrive pedal from TORNADO Fx, a brand line from One Control developed under the full supervision of Mr. TK. One Control describes it as "the pinnacle of overdrive as an effects pedal, and a pedal to create the sound that TK wants," and says the sound was tested and approved by Björn Juhl of BJF in Sweden1. The maker's description of what it does to a signal: "High gain with clarity can easily be heard when playing complex chords, with long sustain and high performance"1.
What it does and who it is for
One Control says the TORNADO Drive Aluminum was developed to be a great overdrive pedal for as many guitarists as possible, not only for TK's own use, though the maker notes that "TK himself may use the TORNADO Drive Aluminum when recording lines"1. It sits in the overdrive category alongside One Control's other drive pedals such as the Honey Bee and Baby Blue OD.
The pedal's front panel keeps to the essentials. The Level control adjusts the volume1.
Aluminum versus Brass
The TORNADO Drive comes in two versions, and the Aluminum model differs from the TORNADO Drive Brass in a few ways that matter to a player12:
- No trim pot. One Control states: "there is no trim pot on this model (like the Brass model has) so you can use it with simple controls"1. The Brass model's internal trimmer is left out in favor of a straightforward control layout.
- Component values. The maker notes that "there are also some differences in the component values in the circuit as well" between the two models1.
- Enclosure. The Aluminum version uses a machined aluminum enclosure1.
One Control's product page listed the TORNADO Drive Aluminum as sold out as of late October 20261.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | 200kΩ1 |
| Output impedance | 10KΩ1 |
| S/N | 80dB1 |
| Current draw | 3.5mA1 |
| Size | 80W x 120D x 30H mm (excluding protrusions)1 |
| Weight | 348g1 |
At 3.5mA, the current draw is low enough that the pedal poses no problem for any standard pedalboard power supply1.
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Questions
What is the difference between the TORNADO Drive Aluminium and Brass?
Both are TORNADO Drive models, but the Aluminium version has no trim pot, unlike the Brass model, so it can be used with simple controls. One Control also notes that there are some differences in the component values in the circuit between the two models. The Aluminium version comes in a machined aluminum enclosure.
Who designed the One Control TORNADO Drive?
The TORNADO Drive was completed under the supervision of Mr. TK, after exchanging various ideas. One Control describes it as the pinnacle of overdrive as an effects pedal and a pedal to create the sound that TK wants, and says TK himself may use the Aluminium version when recording lines.
How much current does the TORNADO Drive draw?
One Control lists the current draw of the TORNADO Drive Aluminium at 3.5mA, a very low figure that is easy on any standard 9V pedal power supply.
Is the TORNADO Drive Aluminium sold out?
Yes. One Control's product page listed the TORNADO Drive Aluminium as sold out as of late October 2026.
Sources (2)
- TORNADO Fx TORNADO Drive Aluminium (OC-TRFX-OD-ALM), One Control USA
- [TORNADO Fx | TORNADO Drive
