30th Anniversary Timestamps: 00:00 Hello! 00:15 Introduction to the ODR-1 30th Anniversary Edition 01:56 Pedal controls and features 04:07 Today’s rig and plan Pushed clean tones 06:20 Clean reference tones and turning on the ODR-1 06:52 Soul pop riff 07:02 Country ballad arpeggios 07:15 Country lead sound 07:28 Blues progression 07:50 Ringing open indie pop chords 08:16 Ascending droning indie chords Overdriven Tones 08:29 Fat indie rhythm chords 08:53 Edgy indie barre chords 09:06 Garage rock riff 09:22 Choppy barre chords 09:40 Upbeat barre chords 09:53 Southern rock picked arpeggios 10:12 Droning indie chords 10:33 Kings Of Leon inspired riff 10:49 Groovy classic rock riff 11:14 AC/DC inspired classic rock riff 11:31 Airbourne inspired rock riff 11:43 Hendrix inspired rock riff 12:00 Driving rock riff 12:14 Quacky classic rock riff Heavy Overdrive Sounds 12:23 80s rock riff 12:43 Hard rock melodic lead 13:04 Classic hard rock riff 13:21 NWOBHM riff 13:41 Glam rock riff 13:56 Foo Fighters inspired modern rock riff 14:13 Alternative rock riff 14:37 Pop punk riff 15:02 Melodic pop punk lead 15:18 Green Day inspired punk rock riff 15:45 Punk rock power chords 15:57 Progressive rock riff (Drop D tuning) 16:13 Modern rock palm-muted power chords (Drop D) 16:38 Rage Against The Machine inspired groovy riff (Drop D) 16:54 Metal chugging riff (Drop D) 17:28 Hardcore punk riff (Drop D) 17:43 Heavy metal lead sound (Drop D) 17:58 More hardcore punk (Drop D) 18:24 ODR-1 as boost into an overdriven amp 19:13 Fender Telecaster indie rock loop 21:48 Epiphone Les Paul hard rock loop 24:14 Telecaster indie loop: ODR-1 30th Anniversary vs ODR-1 BC vs ODR-Mini 27:02 My thoughts 27:26 What I like: sounds 30:27 Looks, build quality, collectability 31:16 Is it worth the money? 31:50 How similar is it to the other ODR-1 pedals? 33:33 My conclusions on the ODR-1 30th Anniversary pedal and why you should buy it
This overdrive pedal sounds fresh, direct, well defined and has this bite that is necessary in a band situation. It is also very versatile and I like the bass cut knop that is perfect to adjust the tones you like. It's a really interesting overdrive pedal. Great video as always!
I agree with all of that Roberto... this is one great sounding and versatile pedal! And I love the bite on the Tele - I actually can't wait to use it at gig volume. Although I need a band for that 😉 But I think Nobels did an amazing job with it, and I'm already wondering how they top it for the 40th edition 😅 Cheers as ever and rock on!
A suggestion to save a little bit of talking time (get to the demo quicker!), instead of describing your setup in excruciating detail, just add it in as notes on the screen during the demo.
Timestamps are your friend! Thanks for the feedback, though. I actually went through a period of not doing that and people started asking about my setup. So, rather than doing what you suggest - it's not easy to read such notes and watch a video at the same time - or put them in the description (because no one reads RUclips descriptions!) I started adding in timestamps to every section so you can click on the parts of the video you want.
You said something like it doesn't work well with single coils when turned up more than to 12 o'clock, if I remember correctly - I didn't find that passage again after the first watch of the video. What seems to be the problem at higher gain stages, if I may ask? I own a strat and I considered buying the ODR-1.
Good question. It's not a problem per se, it's more just that I noticed that the pedal's main strengths (at least for the kinds of music I play) are elsewhere with my Tele. With my LP's humbuckers at higher gain settings it's incredible too, I guess because of the higher output and thicker tones. But I also have to say there are loads of videos of Tele players making the ODR-1s sound awesome at higher gain settings too... so I don't think you've anything to worry about! Give it a try and I hope it works for you and your Strat 👍
Used more as a low gain Drive/Clean boost it is impressive. The standard models are intolerably muddy. THANX as usual for leading the cutting edge. If its new it is here first always month's before other sites. So guys subscribe or you will be out of the loop and be buying things that are as cool as last years newspapers.
Cheers Paul! I remember you weren't a huge fan of the other ODR-1s you tried but I'm sure you could make this one work more for you thanks to the excellent Bass Cut Control. I'm actually amazed no one else has done a video of this one yet!
No real difference between the 2 big 1s. The Bass roll off pulls more out than the bass cut switch on the standard. The mini seems to have more gain in it than its bigger counterparts!
Yeah, they're clearly brothers from the same mother. Or whatever you say! The Mini has more low end and gain (and volume, I think) than the others, which makes it very useful in certain contexts... all the Nashville guys must love it for a reason!
Great review as always, great sounding pedal. As this one is going on your pedal board, when do you switch between this one and the Lightspeed? As far as the bass cut, shouldn't we actually have some EQ pedal in our chain to filter certain frequencies at all time. Your thoughts about that?
Thanks, yes, it's lovely! And it has a different flavor to the Lightspeed, so they actually compliment each other extremely well. Maybe I need to do a video about that! About EQs, yes, absolutely. EQ pedals are really underrated (including by me I guess 😅) but they can be so useful for so many things. And of course many overdrives can be made to sound almost identical with some clever EQing. But it's also something where I like to appreciate the differences... like when you play the Tele with this pedal, then the Les Paul. What a difference! Which can be a great thing, or not, depending where you're playing. I'm going to need to investigate this further. Do you have an EQ pedal specifically?
@@RichWordsMusic I haven't got one myself (yet) but I often feel I could use one, especially when playing on a lower volume. I often read these pedals add some hiss or hum to the signal, especially when they're placed in front of the drive pedals. (and that's where I would want it to double as a boost.) That might be something to look at if you buy or review them.
I had a OD-1 for a week and sent it back due to the fact it had very little treble even with the tone on 5 o'clock? Gee I must say Rich that your Tele sure is brittle, were you using a sim amp or real?
Interesting, but that's definitely something I've heard other people say about the ODR-1 too. Has never been an issue for me personally, especially when the Bass Cut is in operation. I do like a lot of top end in my sound too, I must admit... my Tele tones will (for better or worse 😉) take people's heads off! This was my usual Black Spirit 200 setup, usual settings.
You should, NL odr c++ is very similar but also has active mid eq! The really great sounds you got out of the new odr 1 made me directly start up my rc10r (😎) to revisit the NL c++ that I actually planned to sell in favor of the NL cs that I also have. The wide collection of sounds you realized here is all you really need imo. Thanks.
Thanks for your in depth review. But what do you mean you're going to buy this? Didn't they give you one? They're not even publicly available yet. And if they didn't give you this one, and just lent it to you to review, shame on them. You gave them the best commercial they could have ever hoped for, for "free." I think that's worth $169
In your demo, the mini sounded best in comparison to 30th Anniversary and Bass Cut versions (IMHO, just how I heard it through my wired apple EarPods). Awesome demo!
Interesting, but hey, the Nashville pros all LOVE the Mini too - there's definitely some magic in it! I love it also, but sometimes I do like the bass cut option the others offer when using humbuckers. Cheers and rock on!
@@RichWordsMusic I don't own a Nobels ODR-1 in any version but when I finally get one it will be the 30th Anniversary. I'm torn between that and the Keeley Noble Screamer since there's not much difference in cost. I'm a if-you-could-only-have-one kind of guy. Your reviews/work here on RUclips really help me make informed purchase decisions and it's much appreciated. Thank You! (Subbed) :)
@@rjrguitar - I'm so glad to hear you've tried the Keeley NS and really appreciate your feedback. I'm not a fan of that quality of sound you described either. I like a pedal to be able to get chewy or spongy more if anything. Again, many thanks for your reply/feedback! It saves me suffering through the process of A/B-ing them which used to be something I enjoyed many moons ago. Cheers and more power to you and your channel!
@@RichWordsMusic I definitely need a great variant, I’ve got a Klon and RAT as my main drive boxes and a genuine ODR1 was the one last core drive type pedal i’d been missing so I’m stoked for this recent development.
I've not yet had the fortune to play an old ODR-1... hopefully I will soon! I do enjoy the ODR-1 though, and this 30th Anniversary one is the best I've tried so far. (I also need to try the Nordland ODR-C sometime.)
Thanks! It's purely the DI on the amp (which is called the Red Box AE) and I'm on Cab 5 of the 8 included in the head, which is a 4x12. Yeah, I love the Black Spirit 200 and still use it almost all the time. Disclaimer: I worked for H&K for 6 years (don't any more) and still use the amps to this day. Really worth checking out if you ever get the chance! Very versatile and take pedals really well.
Don't listen to me waffling - listen to the pedal! But, I take your rather rude point and am actually looking to improve my audio (as well as all aspects of my videos) in 2024. Would love to hear some of your great sounding videos for inspiration, but of course there's nothing...
Thanks a lot! And no - I left BluGuitar at the end of last year. We've been trying to organise a couple of guest slots for me on Academy Of Tone though... hopefully that can happen soon! It's always a fun time and I do miss it.
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30th Anniversary Timestamps:
00:00 Hello!
00:15 Introduction to the ODR-1 30th Anniversary Edition
01:56 Pedal controls and features
04:07 Today’s rig and plan
Pushed clean tones
06:20 Clean reference tones and turning on the ODR-1
06:52 Soul pop riff
07:02 Country ballad arpeggios
07:15 Country lead sound
07:28 Blues progression
07:50 Ringing open indie pop chords
08:16 Ascending droning indie chords
Overdriven Tones
08:29 Fat indie rhythm chords
08:53 Edgy indie barre chords
09:06 Garage rock riff
09:22 Choppy barre chords
09:40 Upbeat barre chords
09:53 Southern rock picked arpeggios
10:12 Droning indie chords
10:33 Kings Of Leon inspired riff
10:49 Groovy classic rock riff
11:14 AC/DC inspired classic rock riff
11:31 Airbourne inspired rock riff
11:43 Hendrix inspired rock riff
12:00 Driving rock riff
12:14 Quacky classic rock riff
Heavy Overdrive Sounds
12:23 80s rock riff
12:43 Hard rock melodic lead
13:04 Classic hard rock riff
13:21 NWOBHM riff
13:41 Glam rock riff
13:56 Foo Fighters inspired modern rock riff
14:13 Alternative rock riff
14:37 Pop punk riff
15:02 Melodic pop punk lead
15:18 Green Day inspired punk rock riff
15:45 Punk rock power chords
15:57 Progressive rock riff (Drop D tuning)
16:13 Modern rock palm-muted power chords (Drop D)
16:38 Rage Against The Machine inspired groovy riff (Drop D)
16:54 Metal chugging riff (Drop D)
17:28 Hardcore punk riff (Drop D)
17:43 Heavy metal lead sound (Drop D)
17:58 More hardcore punk (Drop D)
18:24 ODR-1 as boost into an overdriven amp
19:13 Fender Telecaster indie rock loop
21:48 Epiphone Les Paul hard rock loop
24:14 Telecaster indie loop: ODR-1 30th Anniversary vs ODR-1 BC vs ODR-Mini
27:02 My thoughts
27:26 What I like: sounds
30:27 Looks, build quality, collectability
31:16 Is it worth the money?
31:50 How similar is it to the other ODR-1 pedals?
33:33 My conclusions on the ODR-1 30th Anniversary pedal and why you should buy it
This overdrive pedal sounds fresh, direct, well defined and has this bite that is necessary in a band situation. It is also very versatile and I like the bass cut knop that is perfect to adjust the tones you like.
It's a really interesting overdrive pedal. Great video as always!
I agree with all of that Roberto... this is one great sounding and versatile pedal! And I love the bite on the Tele - I actually can't wait to use it at gig volume. Although I need a band for that 😉
But I think Nobels did an amazing job with it, and I'm already wondering how they top it for the 40th edition 😅 Cheers as ever and rock on!
I’m impressed by the video quality. You really nailed showcasing the pedal, without taking our hears off.
Bravo!
Thanks a lot, really happy you enjoyed the video! It's a great pedal, this one...
A suggestion to save a little bit of talking time (get to the demo quicker!), instead of describing your setup in excruciating detail, just add it in as notes on the screen during the demo.
Timestamps are your friend! Thanks for the feedback, though. I actually went through a period of not doing that and people started asking about my setup. So, rather than doing what you suggest - it's not easy to read such notes and watch a video at the same time - or put them in the description (because no one reads RUclips descriptions!) I started adding in timestamps to every section so you can click on the parts of the video you want.
Great demo, Rich! Thank you very much and kind regards from the Nobels team.....
Cheers guys, it's a wonderful pedal and I think those 5000 will be gone super quick 😅 Rock on!
Herr gut! \m/
Funny thing is that I bought one from a friend today, a bass-cut one. It sounds great and I’m really happy. 😄
Good timing then! Very nice, and happy new pedal day to you! I love my Bass Cut Edition as well... enjoy 😎
Thank you for that interesting demo an comparision 👍 ....I like your playing too 🙂
Thanks for watching, I'm really glad you enjoyed it (and the riffs)!
You said something like it doesn't work well with single coils when turned up more than to 12 o'clock, if I remember correctly - I didn't find that passage again after the first watch of the video. What seems to be the problem at higher gain stages, if I may ask? I own a strat and I considered buying the ODR-1.
Good question. It's not a problem per se, it's more just that I noticed that the pedal's main strengths (at least for the kinds of music I play) are elsewhere with my Tele. With my LP's humbuckers at higher gain settings it's incredible too, I guess because of the higher output and thicker tones.
But I also have to say there are loads of videos of Tele players making the ODR-1s sound awesome at higher gain settings too... so I don't think you've anything to worry about! Give it a try and I hope it works for you and your Strat 👍
Is it compatible with a Strymon Zuma ?
It will be, yes!
Used more as a low gain Drive/Clean boost it is impressive. The standard models are intolerably muddy.
THANX as usual for leading the cutting edge. If its new it is here first always month's before other sites.
So guys subscribe or you will be out of the loop and be buying things that are as cool as last years newspapers.
Cheers Paul! I remember you weren't a huge fan of the other ODR-1s you tried but I'm sure you could make this one work more for you thanks to the excellent Bass Cut Control. I'm actually amazed no one else has done a video of this one yet!
I absolutely agree Paul. I sent my 'mud cake' back after a week.
Never mind the damn pedal, Wow, you’re a really soulful and well-versed guitarist brother!
Thank you so much! I'm really happy when someone notices the playing as well as the gear :) Cheers and rock on!
Happy anniversary pedal! Such a great drive.
It really is! Still sounds fresh as a daisy too.
No real difference between the 2 big 1s. The Bass roll off pulls more out than the bass cut switch on the standard.
The mini seems to have more gain in it than its bigger counterparts!
Yeah, they're clearly brothers from the same mother. Or whatever you say! The Mini has more low end and gain (and volume, I think) than the others, which makes it very useful in certain contexts... all the Nashville guys must love it for a reason!
Interesting effect and brand. Thank you for the opportunity to view a detailed product review. Greetings Pavel CZ
Thanks so much Pavel! I'm glad you enjoyed this video and I hope you have the chance to check out an ODR-1 for yourself soon 😎 All the best, Rich
Thank you sincerely for your reply, I appreciate it. I wish you all the best.@@RichWordsMusic
D'em Nashville players must be using this pedal when they're playing their Pauls.
If Goldmember had a signature drive pedal 🧐
It would be perfect for him 😎
YEAH BABY! GROOVY YEAH!
@@TheVoiceofUnreason I SHAGGED HER ROTTEN YEAH!
🤣@@DMSProduktions
Great review as always, great sounding pedal. As this one is going on your pedal board, when do you switch between this one and the Lightspeed?
As far as the bass cut, shouldn't we actually have some EQ pedal in our chain to filter certain frequencies at all time. Your thoughts about that?
Thanks, yes, it's lovely! And it has a different flavor to the Lightspeed, so they actually compliment each other extremely well. Maybe I need to do a video about that!
About EQs, yes, absolutely. EQ pedals are really underrated (including by me I guess 😅) but they can be so useful for so many things. And of course many overdrives can be made to sound almost identical with some clever EQing. But it's also something where I like to appreciate the differences... like when you play the Tele with this pedal, then the Les Paul. What a difference! Which can be a great thing, or not, depending where you're playing. I'm going to need to investigate this further. Do you have an EQ pedal specifically?
@@RichWordsMusic I haven't got one myself (yet) but I often feel I could use one, especially when playing on a lower volume. I often read these pedals add some hiss or hum to the signal, especially when they're placed in front of the drive pedals. (and that's where I would want it to double as a boost.) That might be something to look at if you buy or review them.
I had a OD-1 for a week and sent it back due to the fact it had very little treble even with the tone on 5 o'clock? Gee I must say Rich that your Tele sure is brittle, were you using a sim amp or real?
Interesting, but that's definitely something I've heard other people say about the ODR-1 too. Has never been an issue for me personally, especially when the Bass Cut is in operation.
I do like a lot of top end in my sound too, I must admit... my Tele tones will (for better or worse 😉) take people's heads off! This was my usual Black Spirit 200 setup, usual settings.
@@RichWordsMusic Maybe my brand new ODR 1 was faulty, it sounded like someone had put a blanket in front of the speaker?
Hey Neil, this sounds strange...please compare it with a second ODR-1 @@Neil-Aspinall
How does it compare to the Custom Shop Nordland ODR-C hand made by the original creator of the Nobels ODR-1?
You know, I've never tried a Nordland - that's on my list to put right soon!
You should, NL odr c++ is very similar but also has active mid eq! The really great sounds you got out of the new odr 1 made me directly start up my rc10r (😎) to revisit the NL c++ that I actually planned to sell in favor of the NL cs that I also have.
The wide collection of sounds you realized here is all you really need imo. Thanks.
I recently got a 30th anniversary and it is head and shoulders better than the Nordland and cheaper
Thanks for your in depth review. But what do you mean you're going to buy this? Didn't they give you one? They're not even publicly available yet. And if they didn't give you this one, and just lent it to you to review, shame on them. You gave them the best commercial they could have ever hoped for, for "free." I think that's worth $169
👍🏻👍🏻
Cheers my friend!
In your demo, the mini sounded best in comparison to 30th Anniversary and Bass Cut versions (IMHO, just how I heard it through my wired apple EarPods). Awesome demo!
Interesting, but hey, the Nashville pros all LOVE the Mini too - there's definitely some magic in it! I love it also, but sometimes I do like the bass cut option the others offer when using humbuckers. Cheers and rock on!
@@RichWordsMusic I don't own a Nobels ODR-1 in any version but when I finally get one it will be the 30th Anniversary. I'm torn between that and the Keeley Noble Screamer since there's not much difference in cost. I'm a if-you-could-only-have-one kind of guy. Your reviews/work here on RUclips really help me make informed purchase decisions and it's much appreciated. Thank You! (Subbed) :)
@@rjrguitar - I'm so glad to hear you've tried the Keeley NS and really appreciate your feedback. I'm not a fan of that quality of sound you described either. I like a pedal to be able to get chewy or spongy more if anything. Again, many thanks for your reply/feedback! It saves me suffering through the process of A/B-ing them which used to be something I enjoyed many moons ago. Cheers and more power to you and your channel!
Thank god they’re re-releasing it, a blessing to each of our wallets.
I'm just happy I won't ever have to search out one of the 90s ones now, because I had kind of been looking for one.
@@RichWordsMusic I definitely need a great variant, I’ve got a Klon and RAT as my main drive boxes and a genuine ODR1 was the one last core drive type pedal i’d been missing so I’m stoked for this recent development.
Great pedal but sounds nothing like the original
I've not yet had the fortune to play an old ODR-1... hopefully I will soon! I do enjoy the ODR-1 though, and this 30th Anniversary one is the best I've tried so far. (I also need to try the Nordland ODR-C sometime.)
Have you tried an 30th Anniversary? If not you have to compare them....and judge after...;-)
Sounds funkin great dude! 🤘😎
Thanks a lot, I agree! Wonderful pedal.
Great demo!! Thanks!!
Thanks Bobby, glad you enjoyed it!
Great overview
Cheers, glad you enjoyed it!
Sounds realy great
Thanks a lot, I totally agree! Wonderful pedal.
yes i both it, thanx for the demo ;)
@@maxxyporky Awesome, enjoy it!
Ive never heard the black spirit 200 head before, is that a DI tone or you micing a cab somewhere? All the tones you got were really great
Thanks! It's purely the DI on the amp (which is called the Red Box AE) and I'm on Cab 5 of the 8 included in the head, which is a 4x12. Yeah, I love the Black Spirit 200 and still use it almost all the time. Disclaimer: I worked for H&K for 6 years (don't any more) and still use the amps to this day. Really worth checking out if you ever get the chance! Very versatile and take pedals really well.
Wall of Noise...
Dont you listen to your audio?
There are not many things better than a wall of noise...
If only it had a variable bass cut control !
Thankfully it does 😉 I love that feature.
You want to talk about sound stuff? GET YOUR S*** TOGETHER and treat your room and chose a mic that sounds vaguely ok.... my god...... :-/
Don't listen to me waffling - listen to the pedal! But, I take your rather rude point and am actually looking to improve my audio (as well as all aspects of my videos) in 2024. Would love to hear some of your great sounding videos for inspiration, but of course there's nothing...
@@RichWordsMusic Well that's just TYPICAL isn't it?
Hi Rich! Sounds good ! You still working with Thomas blug at academy of tone haven't seen you in awhile
Thanks a lot! And no - I left BluGuitar at the end of last year. We've been trying to organise a couple of guest slots for me on Academy Of Tone though... hopefully that can happen soon! It's always a fun time and I do miss it.