Aclam AP0010 Cinnamon Drive

FEATURES AND BENEFITS of ACLAM AP0010 CINNAMON DRIVE

The Aclam Cinnamon Drive is an analog overdrive with a British character, designed to deliver everything from a clean boost push to more intense saturation without losing dynamics. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a pedal that responds to your touch and guitar volume, with a natural and musical tone.

Its strength lies in how it scales the gain and how easily you can navigate between nuances without battling a sea of controls: you can go from a classic “crunch” to a tighter distortion while maintaining a valve amplifier feel. Additionally, the second stage allows you to add more saturation when needed, without making the sound flat.

If you come from overdrives that fall short or color the sound too much, here’s a well-balanced option: plenty of dynamics, wide range, and a clear focus on playing rather than hours of tweaking.

• Type of effect: overdrive / distortion
• Technology: analog
• Saturation stages: dual stage (two-stage clipping)
• Switching: relay bypass (true bypass)
• Power supply: 9V DC center negative (min. 100 mA) or 9V battery
• Approximate consumption: 35 mA
• Connections: mono input and mono output
• Mounting system: Smart Track® Fastening System
• Includes: 1 non-slip pad and 1 Velcro® pad
• Dimensions: 13.6 × 8.7 × 5.5 cm (with potentiometers)
• Weight: 415 g
• Includes manual of instructions

RECOMMENDED USE

If you prioritize sound, versatility, and ease of setting the exact saturation point, this pedal is especially suitable. It works great when you want the overdrive to “breathe” with your attack and to clean or tighten the tone simply by playing with dynamics and the volume knob.

To get the most out of it, start by setting a baseline gain point and use the second stage to push for more intensity when needed. If you’re after a classic British touch but with room to reach more aggressive tones, it’s a very complete option that won’t complicate your pedalboard.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about ACLAM AP0010 CINNAMON DRIVE

Does the second stage function as a clean booster?

It’s not a pure clean booster: it’s a second gain stage that adds to the main circuit. With certain adjustments, it can give a pushing sensation, but its purpose is to add saturation and character.

Can it be used with bass as well as guitar?

Yes, it’s designed for guitar and bass. However, as with any overdrive, the result depends on your instrument and the bass range you want to preserve in the mix.

Do I need a specific power supply or will a standard pedalboard power supply work?

It operates with 9V DC center negative and requires at least 100 mA; it also accepts a 9V battery. If your power supply is the typical isolated pedalboard type with that format, it will work perfectly.