SALT LAKE CITY, UT — The monkey is out of the cage, and this time, it’s a little bit meaner. DigiTech’s cult-favorite Bad Monkey® overdrive pedal has swung back into the spotlight—not as a simple reissue, but as a fully evolved creature from DOD®: the Badder MonkeyTM. With the original Bad Monkey circuit still at its core and two brand-new circuits named Behaved and Badder joining the fray, this pedal gives players the power to go from mild-mannered overdrive to mischievous, unpredictable tones that are downright bananas. The real magic happens with DOD’s patent-pending 360-degree Barrel Control, which lets musicians blend any two circuits at a time, resulting in hundreds of unique overdrive combinations. And if that’s not enough monkey business, a three-position toggle adds even more tonal tricks. In the UP position, the Bad circuit plays nicely in-phase with the others; DOWN, it flips out-of-phase to create wild harmonic shenanigans; and CENTER activates Troop Mode, where all three circuits pile on at once. In Troop Mode, the Barrel Control steps aside, letting the full troop roar together. The Badder MonkeyTM also introduces DOD’s patent-pending reversible StagePlateTM, a simple but brilliant way to keep your pedal grounded—or attached to your board. The skid pad side keeps it from sliding off the stage; while flipping it over reveals a hook pad that locks onto your pedalboard in a snap. Switching between the two is as easy as removing four screws, flipping the plate, and tightening it back up—a simple solution for every rig and stage setup. From the gain knob’s subtle creep to full-on roar, and with EQ controls named Grunt and Screech, the Badder MonkeyTM offers a sonic playground for guitarists and bassists of all skill levels. True Bypass ensures your tone stays pure when the pedal is off, while a modern 9V DC input keeps it compatible with any rig. From light, cheeky breakup to heavy, chest-thumping distortion, the Badder Monkey is ready to swing onto stages and pedalboards worldwide, delivering a jungle of tones without ever letting go of the vine. The Badder Monkey is the next step in the evolution of Cage-Free DOD. For more information, please visit www.digitech.com
