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 punch to more intense saturation without losing dynamics. It’s ideal if you’re looking for a pedal with responsiveness and volume sensitivity, with a natural and musical tone.

Its strength lies in how it scales the gain and how easy it is to 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: high dynamics, wide range, and a clear focus on playing, not endlessly tweaking settings.

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

RECOMMENDED USE

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

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about ACLAM AP0010 CINNAMON DRIVE

Does the second stage work as a clean booster?

It’s not a pure clean booster: it’s a second gain stage added to the main circuit. With certain adjustments, it can give a pushing sensation, but its main 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 frequencies you want to preserve in the mix.

Do I need a specific power supply or can I use a standard pedalboard power source?

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