The REVERE is an analog overdrive pedal from Recovery Effects and Devices, designed and assembled in Seattle, Washington. Its defining feature is what it leaves out: no clipping diodes are used. Instead, the preamp stage is an NPN booster that feeds a high-quality, studio-grade Burr Brown op-amp. The maker describes it as "a natural, expressive overdrive that breaks up evenly like a tube amp and responds dynamically to your playing," with a scope running from clean and natural to textured and saturated overdrive1.
An overdrive with no clipping diodes
Most overdrives shape their breakup by pushing signal through clipping diodes. The Revere takes a different route: Recovery Effects states that "No clipping diodes are used and the result is a very natural breakup with an excellent signal-to-noise ratio"1. The circuit is an NPN booster preamp feeding a Burr Brown op-amp, which the maker says keeps the natural sound of the playing1.
Designer Graig says the idea came from the studio rather than from other pedals: "I was inspired to create this pedal after using a 1950s tube reel-to-reel recorder in our recording studio"1.
Because the breakup comes from the circuit's gain stages rather than diode clipping, the maker positions the Revere as responding to picking dynamics the way a tube amp does, from clean and natural tones up to textured and saturated overdrive1. Players comparing it against diode-clipping drives can read how the more common approach works in Boss SD-1 vs Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, or browse the wider overdrive pedal field.
The controls
The Revere keeps its faceplate simple, with a Drive control and a Tone control123.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Drive | The maker describes the drive range as versatile1 |
| Tone | Provides "a wide range of sonic shaping possibilities while preserving the character of your amplifier," and the maker calls the tone control incredibly active1 |
The same control layout carries over to the REVERE Limited Edition/Blemish, a limited run of the pedal with a minor surface scratch on the face. Recovery Effects says the mark is very light and does not affect function or overall appearance3.
Power, size and availability
The Revere operates on a standard 9Vdc Boss-style power supply, which is not included with the pedal1. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists the current draw at 30mA2, a figure worth checking against a shared power supply's per-output budget.
The standard Revere is made to order, and the maker's page listed it as out of stock with a notify-when-available option as of October 2026. The Limited Edition/Blemish version was likewise listed as sold out with an email notification option13.
Other practical details from the maker:
- Enclosure size: 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39"1
- Colors: Brown sugar enclosure with oxblood red knobs1
- Warranty: One-year limited warranty if registered within 30 days of delivery1
- Price: £144.00 GBP regular price, as listed on the maker's page1
Recovery Effects lists the Revere in a 4.77" x 2.6" x 1.39" enclosure, finished in brown sugar with oxblood red knobs, at a regular price of £144.00 GBP1. Designer Graig says he was inspired to create the pedal after using a 1950s tube reel-to-reel recorder in the company's recording studio1.
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Questions
What power supply does the Recovery Effects Revere need?
The Revere operates on a standard 9Vdc Boss-style power supply, which is not included with the pedal. Recovery Effects and Devices states this on the product page for both the standard Revere and the Limited Edition/Blemish version. A regular Boss-style adapter is all the pedal requires.
Where is the Recovery Effects Revere made?
Recovery Effects and Devices designs and assembles the Revere in Seattle, Washington. The maker states this on the product pages for both the standard version and the Limited Edition/Blemish version of the pedal.
Is the Recovery Effects Revere analog?
Yes. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists the Revere as an analog circuit. It uses an NPN booster preamp stage feeding a Burr Brown op-amp, and the maker says no clipping diodes are used in the design.
How much current does the Revere draw?
RockBoard's PedalPedia lists the Revere's current draw at 30mA. That is worth knowing when planning a pedalboard power supply, since it is higher than many simple overdrives draw.
Is the Recovery Effects Revere still available?
The standard Revere is made to order and was listed as out of stock with a notify-when-available option on the maker's page as of October 2026. The Limited Edition/Blemish version, a limited run with a very light surface scratch on the face, was listed as sold out with the same notify option.
Sources (3)
- REVERE (Dynamic Op-Amp Overdrive Pedal), Recovery Effects and Devices
- Revere by Recovery Effects, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- REVERE - Limited Edition/Blemish (Dynamic Op-Amp Overdrive) - Recovery Effects and Devices, Recovery Effects and Devices
