Blackstar HT-DRIVE Valve Boost, HT-DRIVE Classic Drive, HT-DRIVE Hot Drive Owner's Manual

HT-DRIVE

PURE VALVE OVERDRIVE

Owner’s Manual

HBK-1002 02/07

Blackstar Amplification Ltd, Beckett House, 14 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AW, UK

For the latest information go to: www.blackstaramps.com

The specifications and information in this publication are subject to change without prior notice.

TONE

GAIN

LEVEL

10 0 10 0 10 0

Suggested Settings

TONE

GAIN

LEVEL

10 0 10 0 10 0

TONE

GAIN

LEVEL

10 0 10 0 10 0

Valve Boost

Hot Drive

Classic Drive

TONE TIP:

Try various gain and volume settings.
Lower gain + higher volume = dynamic response
Higher gain + lower volume = compressed and fluid response

Warning!

Important safety information!

Read the following information carefully. Save all
instructions for future reference.

Danger! High internal operating voltages

Do not open the equipment case. There are no user serviceable
parts in this equipment. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

Unauthorised modification of this equipment is expressly
forbidden by Blackstar Amplification Limited.

Never push objects of any kind into ventilation slots on the
equipment casing.

Do not expose this apparatus to rain, liquids or moisture of any
type.

Only use the correct Blackstar approved AC adapter supplied.
Unplug the AC adapter from the mains supply when not in use.

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this Blackstar valve effects pedal. Like
all our products this pedal is the result of countless hours of
painstaking Research and Development by our world-class
design team. Based in Northampton (UK), the Blackstar team are
all experienced musicians themselves and the sole aim of the
development process is to provide guitarists with products which
are the ultimate tools for self expression.

All Blackstar products are subjected to extensive laboratory and
road testing to ensure that they are truly uncompromising in terms
of reliability, quality and above all TONE.

If you like what you hear and want to find out more about the
Blackstar range of products please visit our website at
www.blackstaramps.com.

Thanks!

The Blackstar Team

Features

With dual cascaded, high voltage, triode valve stages the HT­DRIVE delivers gain from warm boost to screaming valve
saturation. The unique ‘A-Class’ tone control cuts the fizz without
making your backed-off tone sound dull and lifeless.

For recording the HT-DRIVE features a full, no compromise,
speaker emulated output which will allow you to get an incredibly
natural valve overdrive sound straight to tape or disk.

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All electrical and electronic products should be
disposed of separately from the municipal waste
stream via designated collection facilities appointed
by the government or the local authorities.

6. Input

Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar
lead.

7. Valve Viewing Window

Through this grille you can see the ECC83 valve at the heart of
your pedal.

WARNING: Do not attempt to remove the fixing screws or grille.
No user serviceable parts inside.

8. Effect On/Off LED

When the RED LED is on the pedal is on. When the LED is not on
the pedal is off.

9. Effect On/Off Switch

Press this switch to turn the effect on or off.

10. AC Inlet

For the input of the 16V AC / 0.8A adapter supplied. Always use
a Blackstar approved adapter.

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Controls

1. Gain

The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion that
the pedal will deliver. At low settings, counter clockwise (CCW),
the HT-DRIVE will deliver a clean boost, which in conjunction with
the Level control can be used to overdrive an already distorting
valve amplifier. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW)
the sound will become more overdriven moving through crunch
tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is
arrived at.

2. Tone

The Tone control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies
within the sound. At low settings, counter clockwise (CCW), the
sound will be warm and darker in character. As the control is
increased clockwise (CW) the sound will become brighter. At the
maximum settings the tone will be aggressive and cutting.

3. Level

The Level control sets the overall level or volume from the HT­DRIVE. It should be used in conjunction with the Gain control to
achieve the exact type of drive you require. Generally speaking, to
achieve the correct balance, at lower Gain settings the Volume
will be increased and at higher Gain settings the Volume should be
decreased.

4. Output

This output is for connection to the input of your amplifier or into
other pedals or effects. For best noise performance we
recommend you place the overdrive pedal first in the effects chain.
Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.

5. Speaker Emulated Output

This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker
cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection
to a recording device or mixing desk. Always use a good quality
screened guitar lead.

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TONE

GAIN

LEVEL

100 100 100

PURE VALVE OVERDRIVE

HT-DRIVE

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Technical Specification

Power: 16V AC
Maximum Current Draw: 0.8A
Controls: Gain, Tone, Level
Valve: ECC83 / 12AX7
Switches: On/Off Switch
Indicators: Effect On/Off, Power On/Off (Valve Backlight LED)
Jacks: Input, Output, Emulated Output
Input Impedance: 1MΩ
Output Impedance: < 1KΩ
Dimensions (mm): 160 x 119 x 80
Weight: 1.2kg
AC Adaptor: ADA Series supplied

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Einführung

Wir danken Ihnen für den Kauf dieses Blackstar
Ventileffektenpedals. Genauso wie mit allen unserer Produkten
der Fall ist, ergibt sich dieses Pedal aus unzähligen Stunden
sorgfältiger Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit, die von unserem
weltklassigen Designteam durchgeführt worden ist. Mit Sitz in
Northampton (UK) sind die Mitglieder des Blackstar Teams selbst
alle erfahrene Musiker und das einzige Ziel dieses
Entwicklungsverfahrens ist Gitarristen Produkte zu liefern, die die
ultimativen Selbstausdrucksgeräte sind.

Alle Blackstar Produkte unterziehen sich ausführlichen Labortests
und Probeläufen, um dafür zu sorgen, dass sie wirklich
kompromisslos in Bezug auf Zuverlässigkeit, Qualität und vor
allem TON sind.

Wenn dies alles Ihnen gefällt und Sie mehr über die Blackstar
Produktreihe herausfinden möchten, bitte besuchen Sie unsere
Website: www.blackstaramps.com.

Vielen Dank!

Das Blackstar Team

Eigenschaften

Mit seinen Hochspannungstriodeventilstufen in Dual-Cascade
Anordnung liefert das HT-DRIVE Gain vom warmen Boost bis zu
einer schreienden Ventilsättigung. Die einzigartige ‘A-Klasse’
Tonregelung reduziert das Rauschen, ohne dass Ihr reduzierter
Ton gedämpft und lahm klingt.

Zum Aufnehmen verfügt das HT-DRIVE über einen vollen,
kompromisslosen, Speaker emulierten Ausgang, der Ihnen
ermöglicht, einen unglaublich natürlichen Ventiloverdrivesound
direkt auf Kassette oder Diskette aufzunehmen.

WARNUNG!

Wichtige Sicherheitsinformationen!

Lesen Sie sich bitte die folgenden Informationen gründlich
durch. Bewahren Sie alle Bedienungsanleitungen, um
zukünftig nachschlagen zu können.

Achtung! Hohe interne Betriebsspannungen.

Öffnen Sie nicht das Gerätsgehäuse. Dieses Gerät verfügt über
keine benutzerbrauchbaren Teile. Alle Wartungsarbeiten sollten
qualifiziertem Kundendienstpersonal überlassen werden.

Unberechtigte Änderungen dieses Geräts werden von Blackstar
Amplification Limited ausdrücklich verboten.

Gegenstände aller Art müssen nie in Ventilationsschlitzen auf dem
Gerätsgehäuse geschoben werden.

Setzen Sie dieses Gerät weder Regen noch Flüssigkeiten noch
sonstiger Feuchtigkeit aus.

Verwenden Sie nur den richtigen von Blackstar anerkannten
Adapter. Bei Nichtgebrauch des Geräts ziehen Sie den AC
Adapter aus der Stromversorgung heraus.

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