Cascade MkII Overdrive
The ColdCraft Effects Cascade MkII Overdrive is a masterclass in stacking gain stages for rich, dynamic tones. This pedal packs two distinctly voiced overdrives into a single enclosure, allowing you to blend and shape your sound with unparalleled precision. The first gain stage, "Drive A," offers a warm, class-A inspired voice that's perfect for adding smooth, harmonically-complex saturation to your tone. The second stage, "Drive B," has a punchier, class-A/B character, giving you a tighter, more aggressive sound. Independently, each stage provides moderate gain, but when combined, the Cascade MkII's unique circuit architecture multiplies the harmonics and saturation, resulting in thick, complex tones that simply can't be achieved with a single overdrive. For version two, ColdCraft has updated the Cascade with a MOSFET input preamp, which further refines the pedal's response and touch sensitivity. Internal trimmers for Bass and Mid EQ allow you to tailor the overall frequency balance, while the wider gain and tonal ranges give you even more versatility. And the new relay-based switching system ensures silent, click-free operation, even when engaging both drives simultaneously. Whether you're a blues player seeking that elusive "sweet spot" overdrive, or a rock guitarist in need of thick, harmonically-rich distortion, the Cascade MkII is a must-try pedal that will quickly become an indispensable part of your rig. Its unique dual-stage design and meticulously-crafted circuitry make it a true standout in the world of overdrive pedals.
