Origin Effects M-EQ Driver Mid Boost, Overdrive Vintage Studio Mojo Guitar Effect Pedal

Origin Effects M-EQ Driver | Mid Boost, Overdrive & Vintage Studio Mojo

Mid Boost, Overdrive and Vintage Studio Mojo

The M-EQ DRIVER is a Mid Booster & Drive pedal, based on a vintage Pultec® studio EQ. Still sought after today, these legendary passive EQs from the 1950s can be heard on thousands of hit records thanks to their highly musical, versatile EQ curves and the ability to overdrive their push-pull output stage. Rather than making an exact replica, Origin Effects has chosen to reimagine this classic piece of studio gear as a guitar-oriented, compact pedal.

Craft the perfect mid boost, add some studio-inspired saturation, or push the pedal's valve-like output stage into fierce "cocked wah" distortion. With the addition of Adaptive Circuitry, the M-EQ DRIVER is always responsive and precise, with a character all of its own.

• Pultec®-Inspired EQ Circuitry: Based on the legendary passive EQs from the 1950s, delivering highly musical and versatile EQ curves that have graced thousands of hit records.

• Three-Band Mid Control: Dedicated Mid Frequency, Mid Level, and Bandwidth controls allow you to precisely shape your midrange—from subtle enhancement to dramatic, vocal-like presence.

• Valve-Like Output Stage: The push-pull output stage can be driven into rich, harmonic saturation, adding vintage studio mojo to your tone.

• Cocked Wah Distortion: Push the output stage into fierce, aggressive distortion reminiscent of a "cocked wah" pedal—ideal for searing leads and cutting through dense mixes.

• Adaptive Circuitry: Dynamics-responsive circuit ensures the pedal responds to your playing touch, providing enhanced clarity and articulation when you dig in and a smoother response when you play softly.

• Versatile Gain Range: From clean mid boost to saturated overdrive to full distortion, the M-EQ DRIVER covers a wide tonal spectrum.

• Studio-Grade Fidelity: Premium all-analogue components ensure your guitar retains its natural character while benefiting from the rich harmonic enhancement of vintage studio circuitry.

• Compact Pedalboard-Friendly Design: Tour-grade construction in a compact enclosure saves valuable pedalboard real estate.

• Electric Guitar (All Styles)

• Studio Recording

• Live Performance

• Session Work

• Rock, Blues, Country, Jazz, and All Genres

Tech Specs

• Type: Mid Booster & Drive Pedal

• Inspiration: Vintage Pultec® Studio EQ

• Controls: Mid Frequency, Mid Level, Bandwidth, Gain, Master

• Circuitry: All-Analogue with Adaptive Circuitry

• EQ: Passive-style EQ with musical curves

• Saturation: Clean boost to rich harmonic overdrive to fierce distortion

• Adaptive Circuitry: Dynamics-responsive performance

• Power Requirements: 9V DC centre-negative (not included)

• Inputs: 1 x 1/4" TS

• Outputs: 1 x 1/4" TS

• Bypass: High-Quality True Bypass

• Construction: Tour-Grade, All-Metal Enclosure

• Origin: Designed and engineered in the UK

The M-EQ DRIVER isn't just another boost or overdrive pedal—it's a piece of studio history reimagined for the modern guitarist. By distilling the legendary Pultec EQ into a compact, guitar-oriented format, Origin Effects has created a tool that does so much more than simply shape your midrange. From subtle, transparent enhancement to rich, harmonic saturation to fierce, cocked-wah distortion, the M-EQ DRIVER adds the kind of vintage studio mojo that makes instruments sound bigger, more present, and more inspiring. Whether you're looking to cut through the mix, add warmth and body to your tone, or explore new sonic territories, the M-EQ DRIVER delivers.

Shape your mids. Add vintage mojo. Get the M-EQ DRIVER today.

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