Origin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive

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Origin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive

Origin Effects

Halcyon Blue Overdrive

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Product Info

Article Number: 598516
Model: Halcyon Blue Overdrive
Price: $306.90

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The Halcyon Blue is a beautifully voiced overdrive, perfect for blues, rock, and country players who want that warm, responsive, and articulate tone. Its adaptive mid-boost is a real game-changer, keeping things clear even when pushed. It's a refined and characterful pedal that will add a lot of mojo to your clean or already overdriven amp.

Product Description

  • Origin Effects Halcyon Blue Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
  • Overdrive
  • Low to medium gain
  • Inspired by the soft clipping circuit of a blues pedal from the 90s
  • Wide mid-range emphasis for rich
  • articulate sounds
  • Adaptive Circuitry allows the mid-boost to gradually decrease as the sound becomes cleaner
  • Controls: Drive
  • Level
  • Tone
  • Switches: Adapt (0/I/II)
  • Voice (BB/MOD)
  • Footswitch effect: Bypass
  • LED: Effect On
  • Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Power consumption: 200 mA
  • Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
  • centre negative - suitable power supply unit: Art.#409939# (not included)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 64 x 124 x 58 mm
  • Weight: 500 g
  • Made in UK

*Note:* No battery operation supported

PROS
  • • Exceptional mid-range clarity; cuts through dense mixes easily.
  • • Adaptive circuitry creates a remarkably dynamic and responsive overdrive.
  • • Robust, all-metal enclosure feels incredibly solid and durable.
  • • Voice switch offers subtle tonal variations, expanding versatility.
CONS
  • • Limited gain range; not suited for high-gain distortion tones.
  • • Lack of battery operation restricts portability and convenience.
  • • Premium-priced, potentially a barrier for budget-conscious players.

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Key Features

Distortion Type Soft clipping overdrive, inspired by 90s blues pedals
Controls Drive, Level, Tone, Dry, Adapt (0/I/II), Voice (BB/MOD)
Bypass Type True bypass
Power Supply 9V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, center negative)
Connections 6.3 mm mono jack (Input, Output)
Dimensions 64 x 124 x 58 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adapt 0 reduces the mid-boost; I and II increase it, providing more aggressive or subtle mid-range emphasis.
It’s primarily designed for lower to medium gain; heavier styles might find it lacking in the aggressive distortion department.
The BB voice aims for a warmer, more vintage blues tone, while MOD offers a slightly brighter, more modern character.

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