Orange Amps Two Stroke

A next-generation Orange boost, in the lineage of sound-sculpting pedals

The Two Stroke is not just a simple "volume boost": Orange designed it as a mix weapon for guitarists, capable of turning a disappearing solo into a lead that cuts through the band. In the spirit of studio correction tools, its approach combines a clean boost and a much finer active EQ than a simple tone control. It belongs to the family of Orange pedals dedicated to signal shaping, with a clear philosophy: more control, more presence, more musicality.

Who it's for, which styles, and where to place it on the pedalboard

The Orange Two Stroke is aimed at guitarists (from beginners to advanced) who want to gain definition without necessarily adding saturation. It excels in blues, rock, hard rock, stoner, metal, but also in pop and more modern contexts where a clean and "mix-ready" sound is sought.

On a pedalboard, it works equally well before overdrives/distortions (to push the input and tighten the low end) or after saturations (to increase level and EQ the final sound). In studio or live, it's typically the pedal that helps cut through the mix with a footswitch tap, without having to adjust the amp between songs.

Features and controls: an ultra-useful boost + EQ, without unnecessary complexity

The Two Stroke combines a boost volume and a 2-band EQ where each band offers two settings: on one side, you select the frequency range to target, on the other you apply the cut/boost. Result: you can remove a problematic resonance, add body to a too-thin guitar, or add the necessary pick attack for a solo, all while staying very musical.

Its transparent buffered bypass is a real plus to avoid loss of highs and dynamics with long cables or many effects. And with its internal charge pump, the pedal maintains a comfortable headroom, handy for strong boosts without squashing your playing.

The sound

The Two Stroke's sonic signature is the feeling of immediate clarity and presence. In neutral settings, it can remain very transparent while adding that little "bigger, clearer" touch that brings the guitar forward. As soon as you start working the bands, it becomes a surgical sculpting pedal: you can thicken a riff, clean up the low end to avoid muddiness, or bring out pick attack without harshness.

It's found on rigs focused on big sound and precision, notably with artists like Jim Root, Joey Landreth, Nate Newton, or Devin Holt : a good indication of its ability to stay effective both on stage and in demanding setups.

Technical specifications

Effects	EQ, Volume, Preamp	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Red
EQ	2 channels

Effect	clean boost up to 12 dB	Inputs	6.35mm jack
Number of channels	1	Outputs	6.35mm jack
Charge pump	internal (internal voltage raised to 18V)	Dimensions	9.5 x 6.5 x 13cm
Treble	850Hz to 8.5kHz	Power	300 Watts Class A/B
Bass	120Hz to 1.2kHz	Class	A/B
Equalization	2-band EQ with frequency range adjustment per band	Impedance	4 Ohms
Volume control	boost level	Power adapter	9V to 12V DC, sold separately
Instrument input	1 6.35mm jack	Required power supply	9V to 12V DC (can operate on a 9V battery)
Amplifier output	1 6.35mm jack	Consumption	28 mA