Valve Drive
Valve Drive
The EBS ValveDrive DI. Real tube tone—from smooth warmth to raw grit.
The ValveDrive DI is a tube preamp and overdrive pedal that gives your bass true analog warmth or screaming tube distortion, all in a simple, versatile design.
Classic Tube Character
Use it as a preamp: Set Gain low, crank Volume, and transform any solid-state rig into a warm, punchy tube amp with natural compression.
Push the Gain further for rich overdrive or full-on tube distortion.
Toggle Vintage or Normal modes to fine-tune your drive flavor.
Unique EQ setup: Bass & Treble at zero + Mid max gives a flat response.
Pro-Ready Connectivity
Balanced XLR out lets you go straight to the board—ideal for both studio and live setups.
The upgraded low-impedance output replaces the old passive one, so you can now drive a power amp directly and use it as a full-on tube preamp.
Built for Tone & Flexibility
High-quality ECC83 (12AX7) tube delivers authentic tube feel—swap to an ECC81 for lower gain.
Now runs on standard 9V DC power (supply included), instead of 12V AC, for easier integration on any pedalboard.
The ValveDrive DI delivers what many tube pedals promise but few achieve: real, warm, full-bodied tube tone—no compromise.
Features
Low Range
Preserve the low range
Usage
Suitable for live and studio use
Signal Processing
Analog Signal Processing
Function
Use as preamp or overdrive pedal
Sound
Vintage or modern tube sound
XLR Output
Balanced floating XLR-output, NEW!
1/4″ Output
Low-impedance 1/4″ output, NEW!
Gain
60 dB Ultra High Gain Distortion
Pad
-10 dB Pad
Filters
Classic style passive filters control Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass & Gain
Overdrive Pedal
Class A tube overdrive pedal
Design
All musical high-grade tube design, designed for best bass response
Bypass
True bypass
Included
EBS 9V DC Power Supply
Specs
Nominal Input Level
-10 dBv
Pad Attenuation
10 dB
Input Impedance
1 Mohms
Frequency Response
+0 / -3 dB 35 – 20k Hz
Gain Range
-∞ / +26 dB
Bass Filter Range
0 – 15 dB < 80 Hz, Bell
Middle Filter Range
0 – 12 dB @ 400 Hz, Notch
Treble Filter Range
0 – 6 dB @ 5 kHz, Shelving
Output Impedance
100 ohms
Nominal Output Level
Unbalanced: -10 dBv, Balanced: -20 dBv
Bypass
True Bypass
Dimensions (L x W x H)
6.5” x 5.3” x 3.0” (165 x 135 x 75 mm)
Weight
960 g (2.1 lbs.)
Power Requirements
9 V DC, 700 mA (power supply included)
