The Oneder Drive V2 is a distortion pedal from Oneder Effects, a builder that puts its pedals together by hand in Michigan, USA. The maker describes it as "a distortion for those who want CHARACTER", and is explicit that it is not based on any classic circuit, which sets it apart from the many distortion and overdrive pedals that trace their lineage to a famous design1. If you are shopping in this territory, it sits alongside other distortion pedals in a crowded field, including Oneder's own Red Ryder Distortion V2 and Onederbolt.
From the original Oneder Drive to V2
The Oneder Drive is the pedal that started Oneder Effects, and the V2 is its return. The maker brought it back as a 5 Year Anniversary edition of the original from 2020. According to Oneder, it has all of the same great tone as the original, with the added versatility of an external tone control and an MKII mode1.
On the sound, the maker's own description is: "Something new, yet familiar. Power. Grit. Rasp. Midrange. From boost to fuzz and everywhere in between"1. That range, from a clean-ish boost up toward fuzz territory, is unusually wide for a pedal labeled simply a distortion, and the added tone control is the practical handle on it.
"The pedal that started it all for Oneder is BACK!"
Controls, power and practical details
The V2 keeps things simple: drive, level and the newly external tone control, plus the MKII mode. The hardware details worth knowing before it goes on a board1:
- Clickless relay bypass footswitch, so there is no mechanical click when switching1
- Top mounted Neutrik jacks, which suit tight pedalboard layouts1
- Gold enclosure1
Oneder Effects specifies 9V DC center negative isolated power ONLY. There is no battery option, and the isolated power requirement rules out daisy chaining the pedal from a shared supply with other pedals1.
How it compares
The V2's selling point is that it comes from nowhere but Oneder's own bench. That is a real difference from much of the distortion market. The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Fault V2, for example, is an overdrive that ranges from boost to distortion but is, as its maker puts it, "Inspired by pedals inspired by a mythical circuit"2. Pedals like Vick Audio's V-2 are openly sold as takes on classic, rare and expensive designs3. The Oneder Drive V2 makes the opposite claim: a circuit of its own.
Within Oneder's own range, do not confuse the Oneder Drive V2 with the Old Blue Overdrive V2. That is a separate drive pedal from the same maker, whose V2 update brought new circuitry while keeping the V1 sound from noon to max on its weight knob4. The Oneder Drive V2 is its own pedal, and the anniversary edition of the one that began the company1.
Questions
Is the Oneder Drive V2 based on a known circuit?
No. Oneder Effects states on its product page that the Oneder Drive is not based on any classic circuit. The maker describes it as a distortion for players who want character, with a sound it sums up as something new yet familiar: power, grit, rasp and midrange, running from boost to fuzz and everywhere in between.
Is the Oneder Drive V2 true bypass?
The pedal uses a clickless relay bypass footswitch rather than a conventional mechanical true bypass switch. A relay bypass switches the signal electronically, which removes the mechanical click some pedals make when the footswitch is pressed.
What power supply does the Oneder Drive V2 need?
Oneder Effects specifies 9V DC center negative isolated power only. There is no battery option mentioned, and the maker's requirement for isolated power means a daisy chain supply shared with other pedals is not recommended.
Where is the Oneder Drive V2 made?
Oneder Effects builds the Oneder Drive V2 by hand in Michigan, USA, according to the maker's product page.
How much does the Oneder Drive V2 cost?
The maker lists the Oneder Drive V2 at a regular price of £153.00 GBP as of October 2026. Oneder Effects is a US builder, so the price shown on its store is in British pounds.
Is the Oneder Drive V2 the same as the Old Blue Overdrive V2?
No. They are two different pedals from Oneder Effects. The Old Blue Overdrive V2 is a separate drive pedal with updated circuitry that retains the V1 sound from noon to max on the weight knob. The Oneder Drive V2 is the anniversary edition of the pedal that started the company.
Sources (4)
- Oneder Drive V2, Oneder Effects
- Old Blood Noise Endeavors, Old Blood Noise Endeavors
- Vick Audio V-2 Overdrive Distortion Pedal, Pedal of the Day, 2018-06-29
- Anberlin Old Blue Overdrive, Oneder Effects
