About This Item
Description
The Fulltone OCD'Lux puts four OCD voices into one dual overdrive: the original V1 (VTG) and the new RAW mode on the left circuit, and the OCD V2 and Custom Shop Germanium voices on the right. Each circuit has its own Volume, Drive, Tone, HP/LP switch and footswitch, so you can run either drive on its own, stack them, or place them at different points in your signal chain.
Four voices, two independent circuits
- Left circuit: VTG or RAW. VTG is the original OCD V1 voice, with its open feel, touch sensitivity and amp-like punch. RAW is a new mode: more aggressive, less compressed and more immediate.
- Right circuit: V2 or Ge. V2 uses the Class A JFET input of the OCD V2, so you hear the difference between picking softly and digging in. Flip the switch to Ge for the Custom Shop Germanium circuit, with hand-selected germanium diodes for a tube-like feel and wider dynamics.
- Each side is shaped separately. Independent Volume, Drive and Tone on both circuits, plus a separate HP (High Peak) / LP (Low Peak) EQ switch for each voice.
Prefer a single voice? The Fulltone OCD V2 and the Fulltone Custom Shop OCD-Ge are also available as standalone pedals.
Route it your way
- Stacked inside the pedal. Guitar into RIGHT IN, LEFT OUT to your amp. The right circuit feeds the left internally, so V2 or Ge pushes VTG or RAW. Engage one side or both.
- Split across your rig. Use RIGHT OUT and LEFT IN to insert another effect between the two drives, or put each circuit in a different place in your chain. Each side keeps its own controls and footswitch.
- Reverse the order. External patching lets you send the left circuit into the right instead.
- Parallel. Running the two circuits in parallel is possible with a suitable external splitter and mixer or routing system.
Enhanced Bypass or True Bypass
The OCD'Lux uses an upgraded version of Fulltone's Enhanced Bypass, designed to help preserve your tone and picking dynamics through the cables and pedals between your guitar and amp. It ships set to Enhanced Bypass; an internal ENHANCED/TRUE switch on the circuit board lets you choose True Bypass instead.
Controls and connections
- Volume, Drive and Tone: one set for each circuit
- HP/LP EQ switch: one for each circuit
- Voice switches: VTG/RAW on the left circuit, V2/Ge on the right circuit
- Two footswitches: independent on/off for each circuit, each with its own status LED
- Four top-mounted jacks: separate input and output for each circuit
- Top-mounted 9–18 V DC power input
Power
The OCD'Lux runs on a 9 V battery or a 9–18 V DC supply with a 2.1 mm center-negative barrel connector, and draws 20 mA. Battery and power supply are not included.
In the box
- Fulltone OCD'Lux pedal
- Quick start guide
- Rubber feet
Technical specifications
| Brand / model | Fulltone OCD'Lux |
|---|---|
| Effect type | Dual overdrive, two independently controlled drive circuits |
| Left circuit | OCD V1 voice: VTG / RAW |
| Right circuit | OCD V2 / Custom Shop Germanium |
| Controls per side | Volume, Drive, Tone, HP/LP EQ |
| Switching | Independent footswitch for each circuit |
| Audio connections | Four top-mounted jacks, separate inputs and outputs |
| Signal path | Internal right-to-left stacking, flexible external routing |
| Bypass | Upgraded Fulltone Enhanced Bypass (factory setting) or True Bypass (internal switch) |
| Power | 9 V battery (not included) or 9–18 V DC, 2.1 mm barrel, center-negative |
| Current draw | 20 mA |
| Pedal dimensions | 3.9 × 4.75 × 2 in (99 × 121 × 51 mm), L × W × H |
| Pedal weight | 1 lb (about 454 g) |
| Retail box | 4 × 5 × 2 in (102 × 127 × 51 mm), 1 lb |
| In the box | Pedal, quick start guide, rubber feet |
| Made in | USA |
| Warranty | 5-year limited warranty to the original owner, with proof of purchase from an authorized Fulltone USA dealer |
| MPN | OCDLUX |
| UPC | 763532367217 |
Technical specifications are based on Fulltone's product information.
FAQ
Can I use just one side of the OCD'Lux? Yes. Each circuit has its own footswitch, so you can use either drive on its own or engage both.
What is the difference between VTG and RAW? VTG is the original OCD V1 voice with an open, touch-sensitive feel. RAW is a new mode that is more aggressive and less compressed, with a more immediate response.
In which order are the two circuits stacked? With the guitar in RIGHT IN and the amp on LEFT OUT, the right circuit (V2/Ge) feeds the left circuit (VTG/RAW) internally. To reverse the order, patch the left circuit into the right externally.
Can I put another pedal between the two drives? Yes. Use RIGHT OUT and LEFT IN to insert another effect between the circuits, or place each circuit at a different point in your signal chain.
Is the OCD'Lux true bypass? It offers both. It ships set to Fulltone's upgraded Enhanced Bypass; an internal ENHANCED/TRUE switch selects True Bypass.
What power does it need? A 9 V battery or a 9–18 V DC supply with a 2.1 mm center-negative barrel plug. The pedal draws 20 mA. Battery and power supply are not included.
What warranty does the OCD'Lux have? Fulltone USA covers it with a 5-year limited warranty to the original owner, with proof of purchase from an authorized Fulltone USA dealer.