ELECTRO HARMONIX Nano Operation Overlord

ELECTRO-HARMONIX Nano Operation Overlord Allied Overdrive

The Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord is a powerful and versatile distortion pedal designed for guitarists, bassists, and keyboardists. Shrunk down to a compact "Nano" size enclosure, this model retains all the core features of its bigger brother (excluding stereo functionality), offering everything from a gentle *boost* to thick, rich *distortion*.

The pedal operates in two modes: Normal (using three JFET gain stages that emulate a tube amplifier) and Boost (adding a classic overdrive circuit element before the JFET stages for more distortion). A particularly useful feature for bassists and keyboardists is the Dry knob, which allows you to blend in a clean instrument signal, thus preserving note attack and low frequencies. Additionally, a 3-position input level switch ("Input LVL") allows the pedal to be adapted to any signal source level (Hi, Norm, Lo).

Key Features

• Versatility: Suitable for guitar, bass, synthesizers, and other instruments.
• Two Modes (Boost Button):
  • Normal: Three-stage JFET circuit for mild to medium distortion.
  • Boost: Adds an additional OD circuit for higher "gain" levels (controlled by button or external footswitch).
• Dry Blend: Allows mixing of the clean signal with the affected signal, essential for bass guitar and keyboards.
• 3-band EQ: Active *Bass*, *Mid*, and *Treble* frequency control.
• Input LVL Switch: 3-position switch to adjust input sensitivity.
• Boost Footswitch Jack: Connector for an additional (momentary) footswitch, to control the "Boost" function.

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Electro-Harmonix (EHX)
• Model: Nano Operation Overlord
• Type: Overdrive / Distortion
• Circuitry: Analog
• Bypass: Buffered Bypass
• Sound: Mono (1 x 1/4" Input, 1 x 1/4" Output)
• Power: 9.6VDC-200mA adapter (included)
• Current Consumption: 50 mA
• Dimensions: 114 x 70 x 53 mm (4.5" x 2.75" x 2.1")

What's in the box?

• 1 x Electro-Harmonix Nano Operation Overlord pedal
• 1 x EHX 9.6DC-200mA power supply
• 1 x User Manual

Who is it for?

• Multi-instrumentalists looking for one *overdrive* pedal for all their instruments.
• Bassists who want distortion without losing low frequencies (due to "Dry Blend" and EQ).
• Guitarists who need flexible *gain* shaping with active EQ.