Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

[Schappy]

I want to get a pedal for medium gain going through the clean channel of my Peavey Classic 30.


Which one would you guys recommend?

 

[cayle_6]

Re: Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

in my experiece, the OCD will give you a british type of gain. but it's really a sweet sounding medium gain overdrive.

 

[baritone]

Re: Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

I haven't tried the other 2, but the BD-2 is more on the classic Fender drive side.

 

[saladin]

Re: Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

Not in your list but the crunch channel on a CM Plexitone does wonderful medium gain + you have a great boost to kick it up a notch

 

[Aceman]

Re: Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

Need a little more info about exactly what you want!!!!! There are a ton of pedals and we each will recommend something different...

Is this for: Total pedal OD, or pushing the amp?
What does medium gain mean to you? Tube screamer style, or Metal Zone?
What guitar? Single/Buckers?

When in doubt on this issue, I'm going to off the cuff say that the TS-9, Boss SD-1, and Bad Monkey are all fantastic classics. No reason to go crazy with a basic OD.

I am not a fan of the BD-2 for no particular reason, am not familiar with the Blues Pro. OCD is much loved. Of those three, I'd pick that.

 

[Lazarus1140]

Re: Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

I'm not familiar with the MI Audio pedal but prefer the OCD to the BD-2. That being said, the stock BD-2 is a great pedal for the price.

I had a Keeley modded Bd-2 and it got bumped off my board by the OCD (V2).

 

[Hoss]

Re: Boss BD-2 vs. MI Blues Pro vs. OCD

i'm not familiar with the BD-2...but...i prefer the Blues Pro over the OCD for Medium gain with a fender type amp for sure...but since the 30 has EL84 tubes in it...i think i'd go with the OCD!