The Cornerstone Music Gear Imperium V2 is a dual overdrive pedal that brings two distinct tonal worlds together in one compact, rugged stompbox. On the right sits the Gladio SC, offering touch sensitive, amp like overdrive with a clean blend control that lets you mix in your dry tone for full dynamics and clarity. The left delivers the Antique circuit, a Tube Screamer style drive, but with added control over presence for crafting everything from vintage warmth to cut through your mix mids. You can run each channel on its own, stack them in either order or patch external effects between them, making it a versatile tool for any rig. Tonally, the Cornerstone Music Gear Imperium V2 delivers both silky smooth bluesy textures and punchy rock crunch. Cornerstone Music Gear Gladio SC responds to picking dynamics as if your fingers were driving the amp channel: play lightly for subtle grit, dig in for more saturation, all while retaining string clarity. Antique adds that familiar TS style mid range voice but with more definition, its presence knob can dial in shimmer and top end sparkle or warm things down for vintage style tones. When stacked, they create a rich, harmonic filled lead tone with sustain and articulation, ideal for expressive phrasing and solos. Playing the Cornerstone Music Gear Imperium V2 feels natural and intuitive. The switches are thoughtfully designed: a tap engages or bypasses each side individually, and a hold switches between or activates both, no more switch, tap juggling on stage. The controls sit in logical places under your foot, the jacks along the top edge let you route Gladio and Antique independently, and the clean blend and presence pots give you tactile, effortless tone shaping. Each channel includes Volume, Gain and Tone knobs. Gladio adds CLEAN to blend in dry signal; Antique adds PRESENCE for tonal shaping post‑clipping. Beneath the surface are two compression toggle switches, one per side, and Antique adds a mids cut switch to tame the TS mid hump. Internally the circuit delivers rich harmonics and low noise performance that riders and recording players will appreciate. Housed in a fully metal chassis, the Cornerstone Music Gear Imperium V2 stands up to touring rigs and pedalboard shuffles. A ruby red powder coated finish resists wear, while crisp knob legend rings in white and easy to see footswitch LEDs make it clear which side is firing, even under dim stage lighting. Indicators include footswitch LEDs for each channel, a bright illuminated Logo panel for power status, and true bypass relays to preserve your tone when the pedal is off. The top mounted jacks and standard 9 V DC barrel input (centre negative) sit neatly out of the way, keeping your pedalboard tidy and cabling tidy, ideal for live swaps or studio setups. Cornerstone back the Imperium V2 with a three year warranty, giving you confidence in a well made, hand assembled Italian pedal. Battery operation isn’t supported power it with a standard 9 V centre negative supply and you’re set. The Cornerstone Music Gear Imperium V2 stands out by combining two of Cornerstone’s signature circuits, Gladio SC and Antique, into one flexible unit. Each has its own controls (Gain, Volume, Tone, plus Clean blend or Presence), hidden compression toggles, and a mids cut on the Antique. More than simply stacking them, you can choose the order, integrate other pedals between them, or use each on its own. It’s a true “Swiss Army knife” for overdrive lovers: expressive, dynamic, and powerful. In summary, the Cornerstone Music Gear Imperium V2 is a thoughtfully designed dual overdrive that feels like an extension of your hands. Whether you’re chasing punchy blues, rock crunch or harmonically rich leads, this pedal delivers with clarity, character, and flexibility. A polished modern classic with soul. Dual overdrive pedal combining Antique and Gladio SC circuits in one compact unit Offers smooth, dynamic overdrive to rich, harmonically detailed lead tones Reacts beautifully to picking dynamics for expressive, amp like feel under your fingers Features CLEAN and PRESENCE controls for fine tuned clarity, tone shaping and mix balance Independent circuits with switchable routing, stack, split or insert pedals between sides Hand built in Italy using premium components for tone reliability and long term performance Sturdy all metal enclosure built for touring, rehearsal and studio use Distinct visual design with illuminated logo and intuitive, clearly labelled controls Bright LED indicators for both channels, clear visibility on stage or in low light True bypass switching keeps your signal clean when the pedal is off Fully analogue signal path delivering authentic drive tones and natural response Top mounted input/output jacks for easy pedalboard layout and clean cable routing Backed by a solid manufacturer warranty for peace of mind and lasting value
