Aclam AP0010-2 Cinnamon Drive Dreamer Edition

FEATURES AND BENEFITS of ACLAM AP0010-2 CINNAMON DRIVE DREAMER EDITION

This analog overdrive from Aclam is designed to give you a wide range of gain without sacrificing dynamics: from a clean, characterful sound to a saturated, powerful tone. Ideal if you're looking for a pedal that responds to your touch and allows you to find “your” sweet spot with minimal adjustments.

The special aspect of this Dreamer Edition is that it preserves the core of the circuit and focuses on what's important: a natural sound, with good response and amplifier-like feel, without cluttering it with excessive controls. Its dual clipping stage design helps the drive evolve progressively and musically.

Additionally, it’s designed for easy integration into your pedalboard thanks to the brand’s fastening system, and practically, you can power it with either an adapter or a 9V battery for quick setup and independence from external power sources.

• Effect Type: Overdrive / Distortion
• Technology: Analog
• Circuit: Dual stage clipping
• Bypass: Relay True Bypass
• Mounting System: Smart Track® Fastening System
• Power Supply: 9V DC center negative (minimum 100 mA) or 9V battery
• Approximate Power Consumption: 35 mA
• Connections: Mono input / mono output
• Dimensions (with pots): 13.6 × 8.7 × 5.5 cm
• Weight: 415 g
• Includes: Non-slip rubber pad and Velcro® pad
• Reference: AP0010-2

RECOMMENDED USE

If you often switch between characterful clean sounds and punchy overdrives, this pedal fits perfectly: it allows you to “dial in” the drive with your touch and controls, without feeling artificially compressed. It’s a great choice if you prioritize versatility, dynamics, and an organic tone.

To get the most out of it, start by setting a medium gain level and use the tone control to blend it into the mix without losing body. If you come from heavily overdriven sounds or ones with too much midrange, you’ll notice a more natural response and a wider range between clean and distorted tones.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about ACLAM AP0010-2 CINNAMON DRIVE DREAMER EDITION

Does the Dreamer Edition sound different from the standard Cinnamon Drive, or is it mainly aesthetic?

The idea behind this edition is to maintain the circuit’s character and offer the same sound approach, with a different visual finish. If you're looking for a radical tone change compared to the standard version, it’s mainly a matter of aesthetic preference and availability.

Is it suitable for bass, or is it only designed for guitar?

Yes: it works well with both guitar and bass. As a dynamic overdrive, it can be very effective if you want to add grit and presence without completely losing the instrument’s response, by adjusting the tone to retain fullness.

Does it introduce noise or “tone suck” when turned off?

It uses relay true bypass switching, so when it’s off, the signal bypasses the effect circuit. However, total noise levels depend on your entire signal chain (power supply, cables, gain settings, and pedal order).