Origin Effects Halcyon Green Overdrive Pedal – Black Edition

£249.00

On the menu for January 2026 are the Origin Effects Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Origin Effects Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the Origin Effects Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Origin Effects Guitar Pedals today.

The Halcyon Green Overdrive features Origin Effects’ new “Adaptive” circuitry. This unique design allows this simple yet exquisite-sounding stompbox to adapt its voicing in response to your picking attack and volume changes — making it one of the most dynamic and interactive overdrives out there! Origin Effects used the legendary Ibanez® TS808 Tube Screamer® as a starting point, but their Halcyon Green pedal is much more than just another clone.

Now in a Black edition, you can add an extra layer of style to your pedalboard with its sophisticated design.

Key Features

  • Unique “Adaptive” circuitry responds to volume changes and playing dynamics.
  • Based on the iconic Ibanez Tube Screamer® overdrive pedal.
  • ‘Dry’ level control for extra tweakability.
  • Voice switch offers two types of mid push.
  • Ultra-high input impedance.
  • High-quality buffered bypass.
  • Premium components throughout.
  • Designed and built in England.

Mean, Green “Adaptive” Overdrive!

The Ibanez Tube Screamer® is an all-time classic for a reason. Its mid-forward voicing, low-gain drive, and a touch of clean signal make it a great choice for pushing an amp — allowing players to jump out of the mix for a solo. But when you turn down your guitar’s volume pot or play softly, then that mid-pushed drive tone becomes a thin, nasal clean tone that’s not very musical. It’s the “all or nothing” nature of classic drive circuits that have us stacking numerous pedals for various shades of saturation.

Origin Effects’ proprietary ‘Adapt’ switch allows this mid-forward voicing to gradually fade away as the pedal cleans up; giving you classic TS808 tone with your guitar cranked, but revealing the full spectrum of your clean tone as you roll back the volume knob. Essentially, you can directly influence how “on” the pedal is by adjusting your guitar volume or playing dynamics. Neat!

Extra Tone-Shaping Functions

Despite Origin Effects labelling their Halcyon Green Overdrive as their “simplest” stompbox yet, there are still plenty of features beyond those of the original pedal — with two ‘Adapt’ settings, a ‘Dry’ level control for adjusting the clean signal, and a choice of ‘Voice’ settings. Select ‘808’ for the classic TS808 mid hump, or ‘Mod’ for a brighter and more focused presence peak, which works great when tightening up high-gain tones or adding extra bite to humbuckers. Of course, all the sounds of the stock TS808 are available too, should you want them, recreated with Origin-level accuracy!

 

Specifications

  • Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
  • Output Impedance: 1 kΩ
  • Current Draw: 80 mA
  • Power Supply: 9V DC, 2.1 mm, centre-negative (power supply not included)
  • Weight: 500 g (18oz)
  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 124 × 58 × 64 mm (4.8 x 2.5 x 2.3″)

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Brand

Origin Effects

Origin Effects is a UK-based company renowned for its high-quality, boutique guitar pedals, particularly focusing on overdrive, compression, and other tonal-shaping effects. Established in the 2000s, the company has gained a strong reputation for creating pedals that combine vintage tone with modern precision, often using premium components and meticulous craftsmanship. Origin Effects pedals are especially favoured by musicians who seek transparent, dynamic, and responsive sound that retains the character of their instrument.

The company’s signature products include the Halcyon and Cali76 series, which are both compressor pedals designed to offer smooth, musical compression without sacrificing tone clarity or dynamics. The RevivalDrive is another standout, known for its ability to recreate classic tube amp overdrive tones with exceptional accuracy. Origin Effects pedals are designed to deliver high-end, professional-grade performance, making them a popular choice for musicians in various genres, from rock and blues to jazz and country. With a focus on tone quality, durability, and innovation, Origin Effects continues to be a top choice for musicians seeking refined, transparent sound shaping.

Category

Guitar Pedals

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New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

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Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.

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