Jackson Audio The Optimist Dual Overdrive

Technical Data

• Manufactured by Jackson Audio
• Released in 2022
• Average price : $438
• MIDI-controlled dual overdrive and EQ
• Developed with Cory Wong (Vulfpeck, Fearless Flyers)
• Two separately switchable mid-gain overdrives and a studio-quality EQ
• OD1 is based on the legendary KL-style circuit with germanium diodes
• OD2 is a transparent full-range overdrive circuit in Timmy style
• Active 3-band EQ with +/- 12dB boost/cut per band
• Pedalboard-friendly size and top-mounted jacks
• Controls: Vol 1, Tone 1, Gain 1, Vol 2, Tone 2, Gain 2, Bass, Mids, Treb
• LED: OD 1, OD 2
• Foot switch: OD 1, OD 2
• Input: 6.3 mm jack
• Output: 6.3 mm jack
• MIDI connection: 6.3 mm jack
• Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm, negative pole inside
• Power consumption: 150 mA
• True bypass
• Dimensions : 68mm x 123mm x 69mm
• Weight : 320g
• Handmade in USA