Description
The Orange Getaway Driver is a versatile “amp-in-a-box” overdrive pedal designed to recreate the feel, response, and character of a cranked vintage valve amplifier.
Using single-ended Class A JFET circuitry, the Getaway Driver delivers dynamic, touch-sensitive overdrive with the warmth and breakup characteristics of classic tube amps. Whether used as a standalone drive pedal, clean boost, direct recording solution, or CabSim output device, it provides authentic analogue character and flexible connectivity for modern guitar rigs.
Designed to excel into clean amplifier channels, the Getaway Driver responds beautifully to picking dynamics and can push amps into rich vintage-style saturation with ease.
Key Features
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Amp-in-a-Box Overdrive Design
Emulates the response and feel of a driven vintage valve amplifier
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Class A Single-Ended JFET Circuitry
Valve-style dynamics, touch sensitivity, and harmonic richness
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CabSim Output
Buffered cabinet simulation output for direct recording, PA, or headphone use
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Dual Output Configuration
Standard transparent buffered output plus dedicated CabSim output
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18V Internal Headroom
Charge pump design delivers improved clarity and dynamic range
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Simple Three-Knob Layout
Easy tone shaping with Volume, Bite (Tone), and Gain controls
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Voltage-Responsive Tone Character
- 9V operation delivers EL84-style response
- 12V operation provides EL34-style flavour
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Buffered Signal Path
High-quality transparent buffering inspired by Orange studio pedals
Applications
Perfect for:
- Vintage amp-style overdrive
- Clean boost applications
- Direct recording setups
- Pedalboard-based rigs
- Silent practice with CabSim
- Live performance and DI setups
Specifications
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Brand: Orange
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Model: Getaway Driver
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Effect Type: Amp-in-a-box overdrive pedal
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Circuit Design: Single-ended Class A JFET
Controls
Outputs
- Standard buffered output
- Buffered CabSim output
Power Requirements
- 9–12V DC regulated centre-negative PSU
Current Draw
Switching Functions
- Bypass (main output)
- Cab Sim only bypass (secondary output)
Dimensions
Weight
Why Choose the Getaway Driver?
The Getaway Driver delivers authentic vintage-style amplifier character in a compact pedal format. With Class A JFET dynamics, CabSim functionality, and flexible output options, it’s equally suited for traditional amps, direct recording, and modern pedalboard rigs.
