EBS ValveDrive DI

The EBS ValveDrive DI is a tube-driven overdrive/DI pedal designed for use with electric bass guitar. It can be used as a preamp to give any dry solid-state amplifier a warm, full-bodied tube sound. The pedal can be used as an overdrive/distortion pedal by increasing the gain control. This can create either a subtle tube overdrive or a growling distortion and everywhere in between. The tube sound generated by this pedal is genuine thanks to the ECC83/12AX7 tube that is installed. The pedal takes the 9V DC input and converts this to a higher voltage required for giving the tube the push it needs to deliver true tube distortion. The ‘Vintage’ footswitch changes the character of the tone from Normal to Vintage. The controls on the pedal adjust Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble and Master Volume. The back panel features a balanced XLR DI output with a ground/lift switch. This feature allows you to use this pedal as a preamp when recording and for sending a signal to FOH. The pedal has a true bypass switch for engaging and disengaging the unit.