8 Iconic Overdrive

in 1 Compact Pedal

All-analog overdrive pedal that packs eight iconic drive circuits into a single stompbox.

8-Mode Analog Overdrive Pedal

Includes multiple classic overdrive voicings, from smooth blues drive to punchy rock tones.

100% Analog Tone Path

Delivers warm, dynamic response with natural amp-like feel and touch sensitivity.

Built-In Post Boost Function

Adds up to +7 dB of extra output for solos, leads, and volume lift on demand.

Easy-to-Use Tone Control

Level, Drive, and Tone knobs to fine-tune gain texture, output volume, and overall voice.

True Bypass Switching

Preserves your original guitar tone with zero signal loss when the pedal is off.

Five Control Knobs Design

Dial the exact sound you desire with the comprehensive dynamic control options.

Iconic & Legendary Overdrive Modes

From the legendary Texas Blues to the Nashville Overdrive, you will get your favorite drive sound through the rotary knob.


List of Overdrive

TS808

Tube Screamer (JRC4558 version), one of the most famous overdrive effects in the world, has a smooth and creamy overdriven tone; you can use it to push a clean or overdriven amp to make it scream to the limit for the iconic tone!

TS-9

Tube Screamer (TA75558 version), the 2" generation tube screamer pedal was announced in earty 80's. Since it was reissued in 1932, it may be the most famous overdrive pedal in the worid.

SSD

Based on NUX 'STEEL SINGER" DRIVE pedal, it is an overdrive pedal with the tonal character of the famous boutique amp from California.

R.Dirt

Based on Red Dirt overdrive, which offers more carity than the original tube screamer.

OD-1

0D-1 is a classic overdrive effect that was bom in 1977 and set the industry standard for valve-like overdriven guitar sounds emanating from a compact pedal. This effoct is well-knam for its unique asymmetric cipping circuit, which can give you a warm and smooth overdrive sound like a tube amp.

Dist+

The Distortion+ delivers everything from relaxed, overdriven blues tones to massive '80s complex rock distortion. Its ability to bridge the realm between overcrive and aver-the-too turz tones.

ODR-1

ODR-1 natural overdrive is a German-engineered pedal. Occupying some of the (enormous) space between the Tube Screamer and the Klon, the ODR-1 provides a versatie yet uniquely favored take on the overdrive genre. It's quite popular in Nashvile.

Quick Pairing Ideas

Guitar → Tuner → Compressor → Drive Core (Overdrive) → Modulation (Chorus/Phaser) → Delay → Reverb → Amp

This chain gives you dynamic drive layering, tone flexibility, and ambient depth while preserving clarity and articulation.

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Specifications

Detailed product specifications and features

Technical

  • Input Impedance 500kΩ
  • Output Impedance 820Ω
  • Current Draw 35 mA
  • Power 9v External AC Adaptor (not included)

Connectivity

  • Input 1/4" (6.8 mm) jack
  • Output 1/4" (6.8 mm) jack

Hardware

  • Dimensions 4.8 × 2.8 × 1.9 inch
  • Weight 0.6 lb
  • Build Material Aluminum die-cast chassis

What's Included

1 x Drive Core Deluxe MKII, User Manual

FAQs

Where can I find the owner's manual?

You can download the owner's manual for the Drive Core below:

NUX Drive Core Deluxe MKII User Manual.PDF

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