Olinthus Cicada Miniature Overdrive Pedal

Olinthus Cicada Miniature Overdrive Pedal redefines portable tone by packing the iconic overdrive voice you crave into the smallest possible chassis. It’s a pedal that sounds like a full-fledged stompbox, yet sits so compact you’d hardly notice it in your rig. The Cicada proves that big, singing drive and rich sustain can come from a package nearly as small as a 9-volt battery.

Three intuitive controls put you in command of your core tone: Level for output loudness, Drive for the amount of grit and compression, and Tone to sculpt the brightness from glassy highs to warm, creamy lows. A vivid LED lets you see exactly when the effect is engaged, even on dark stages. This is the kind of responsive overdrive that reacts to your picking dynamics, translating touch into texture—from clean sparkliness to saturated, singing sustains.

What makes Cicada truly unique is the groundbreaking footprint and connectivity. You get a single TRRS jack that blends input, output, and power into one compact port, with a breakout cable included for reliable power and versatile setups. That means fewer cables, less footprint, and more space for creativity—whether you’re feeding a tube amp, a modeling rig, or another drive in your chain.

Because it’s so small, Cicada excels in scenarios where every inch of pedalboard space matters. It’s perfect for travel, crowded stages, or studio sessions where you need immediate tone shaping without juggling multiple units. Place it on top of another pedal, attach it to your keyboard, or keep it in your pocket between tunes—the Cicada remains consistent, responsive, and ready to push your guitar into new tonal territory.

This overdrive is ideal for electric guitar players who want a classic, full-bodied character with modern practicality. It plays beautifully with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, responds to pick attack, and scales from subtle warmth to bold distortion when you push your volume knob. If you’re seeking a rugged, pedalboard-friendly overdrive that travels as easily as you do, Cicada delivers a refined, musical bite without clutter.

• Iconic overdrive voice in an ultra-compact package
• Three-knob control: Level, Drive, Tone
• LED indicator for quick on/off status
• One TRRS jack combining input, output, and power; breakout cable included
• Pedalboard-friendly, travel-ready design that fits in tight spaces