Valve Drive
Valve Drive
The EBS ValveDrive DI offers classic and traditional warm tube sounds, ranging from smooth warmth to hard and pure tube distortion.
The EBS ValveDrive DI tube preamp/overdrive pedal lets your bass either sing or scream. Whether you want a glowing warmth or a gritty growl, this pedal delivers everything from classic tube warmth to intense tube distortion, all with a straightforward, easy-to-dial-in design.
Used as a preamp, with Gain at a modest level and Volume cranked up, the ValveDrive turns any solid-state amp into a warm, full-bodied tube amp, adding beefy tone and tube compression to dry, solid-state sounds.
Turn up the Gain further, and the ValveDrive DI creates rich overdrive and distortion. You can switch between Vintage or Normal character, and tweak the knobs to shape your sound. Note that the ‘flat’ setting occurs when Bass and Treble are fully down and Mid is at maximum.
The new XLR output provides a balanced floating signal, allowing you to plug the pedal directly into mixing consoles in studios or gigs. Additionally, the former passive output is now a low-impedance output, letting you use the ValveDrive DI as a standalone preamp with an external power amp for pure ValveDrive tone right from your speakers.
Unlike many tube pedals, the ValveDrive DI delivers authentic warm, fat tube amp tones. Originally powered by a 12V AC supply stepped up internally for tube operation, EBS has redesigned it to run on a standard 9V DC supply, making it compatible with common power sources.
The pedal features a high-quality ECC83 (12AX7) tube. For less gain, you can swap in a low-gain ECC81 tube.
Included with the ValveDrive DI is a 9V DC power supply.
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)
