EBS Black Label Series, Black Label MultiDrive User Manual

USERS MANUAL

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AMPLE OUND ETTINGS

The following examples below show a few of the many sonic
possibilities of the EBS MultiDrive.

STANDARD OVERDRIVE

TIGHT DISTORTION

SMOOTH TUBE SOUND

This is an example of a standard overdrive
setting with a good clean edgy sound together
with untouched low end for better definition.
Use high setting for Drive and compensate the
level with the Volume.

This is the fullrange distortion mode, useful for
affecting the overall sound. This mode gives
less low end with harder compression and gives
the possibility to create fuzz-like sound when
tweaking the Drive. Use a moderate setting for
Drive for normaloperation.

The tubesim mode activates the second tube
simulator giving higher compression, less
attack and tube-like sounds. This position is
useful for edging up your sound while
obtaining the warmth and body of the classical
vintage tubes.

MY PERSONAL SOUND

Thank you for purchasing the

is an ultra compact and

robust box, capable of producing sustain,

overdrive and many other useful hot,

“tubeamp”, distorted sounds. The overdrive

engine that makes this all possible is a

simulation circuit

, which emulates a classic vintage

style preamp tube. The EBS MultiDrive's high

quality makes this pedal a perfect choice for the

recording environment, as well as live

playing.

pedal.

in pure class A with a wide

gain range

EBS Black Label MultiDrive pedal!

The EBS MultiDrive

We hope you'll enjoy using the

EBS MultiDrive

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TUBESIM

STANDARD

FLAT

- Activates the second tube simulator, which adds

extra harmonics with added compression and slightly less high

end attack. Very useful when using moderate Drive setting for

tightening up your sound. Otherwise this mode works the

same as standard mode.

(STD) - This mode selects the standard operation

for the pedal. It bypasses the low end for excellent bass

response. Very high gain settings are possible and very useful,

with great dynamics and typical tube-like sounds.

- This position selects linear gain across the entire audio

spectrum. Useful for distorting bass sound and should be used

with fairly low Drive setting for best result. This mode also

produces some fuzz-like sounds when used with high Drive.

I LED

FS

NDICATOR

OOT WITCH

Indicates when the pedalis active.

This LED should glow when the pedal in switched on. When this LED stops

lighting you should replacethe battery as soon aspossible.

Switches the pedal on or off. This switch uses noiseless FET-switching for rapid

switching during play.

TCHE ONTROLS

- Controls the output

volume when the

pedal is active.

You can also use this

control to boost your

sound.

- Controls the amount

of gain and distortion

for the “overdrive

engine”. The range is

from 0 dB (clean

sound) up to 60 dB in

maximum position

(very distorted sound).

ACTIVE/

PASSIVE

Switch

(next to

output jack)

Set this switch to ACTIVE position if you are playing an active

instrument or if you have the pedal connected to an effects

loop. If you are playing a passive instrument, set this switch to

PASSIVE.

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THIS SWITCH IS SET

CORRECTLY FOR THE MULTIDRIVE TO WORK PROPERLY.

HC BOW TO HANGE ATTERY

1) Carefully remove the four screws holding the bottom plate.

2) Remove the bottom plate gently.

3) Replace the old battery with a new one of the same type, 9V alkaline
type; 6LR61.

4) Gently place back the bottom plate, and make sure no cables are
squeezed. Attach the four mounting screws using moderate tension.

The EBS Phantom Power System™ makes it
possible to power the EBS MultiDrive with 9V
DC directly from the EBS Drome, Gorm, Fafner
and 1V2/Classic amps. Here is a step-by-step
instruction on howto do this.

H EBS P P ™OW TO USE THE HANTOM OWER

1) Connect a stereo ¼” instrument cable (TRS, tip-ring-sleeve) between
the EBS MultiDrive pedal and the EBS amp.

2) Activate the phantom power on the amp. This is made with a flick of
a switch on most EBS amps. Please consult the manual for the EBS
amp you are using.

3) Connection done. You should now have power in the pedal, even if
the input jack is left open.

EBS P P ™ T SHANTOM OWER ROUBLE HOOTING

GND PH.

SIGNAL

POWER

Note that only the pedal that is directly connected to the EBS amp can be powered
with phantom power. This means that if you have more than one pedal, ONLY THE
LAST one can use the EBS Phantom Power™.

Checkpoint

1) Is a ¼” STEREO cable used between

the pedal and the amp?

2) Is there power available on the

RING connection of the ¼” plug?

TS GROUBLE HOOTING UIDE

Please consult the following checkpoints, before consulting one of the
authorized EBS service centers.

*EBS Sweden AB guarantees no error free operation when using a DC
adapter other than the EBS AD-9. Warranty is void if higher voltage than

9.3 V has been used to power the EBS MultiDrive pedal.

Action if answered NO

- Replace cable to a ¼” STEREO cable.

- Make sure the phantom power is
activated on the amp.

- Check cable.

Checkpoint

1) Does the cable(s) work
properly?

2) Are the ¼” plugs properly
connected all the way in?

3) Are the Instrument cable
attached to the Right (input)
jack, and the Amp cable
connected to the Left (output)
jack?

4) Does the pedal have a battery,
and is the battery OK?

5) Does the indicator LED light
When pressing the foot switch
alternatively?

6) Does the instrument work?

7) Does the amplifier work and is
the volume turned up?

8) If you are using a DC adapter,
Are you using an EBS AD-9?

Action if answered NO

- Replace cable(s).

- Push the ¼” plugs all the way in.

- Reconnect input and output jacks.

- Put a new battery in the pedal.

- Replace battery.

- Check the instrument at your
nearest service center.

- Turn up volume or check the amp
at your nearest service center.

- Check the voltage and polarity of
the adapter you are using.*

TS EBSMDECHNICAL PECIFICATIONS ULTI RIVE

Nominal Input Level - 8 dBv (actrive) or

- 20 dBv (passive)

Power Requirements 9 V DC Regulated,

15 mA max*.

Dimensions Width

Height
Depth ( )

Weight 450g (1 lb.)

Input Impedance 200 kohms
Dry Bandwidth +0/-3 dB 20 - 20k Hz
Effect Bandwidth +0/-3 dB 35 - 12k Hz
Drive Gain Range 0 - 60 dB min
Modes Standard, Flat or

Tubesim Mode

70 mm (2.8")
115 mm (4.5")
35 mm 1.4"

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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UHSEFUL INTS

In order to obtain bestpossible operation from the EBS MultiDrive,
check the hints below on how to improve and find your own
personal sound.

1) If you have an active instrument, try switching to the
passive mode. This will increase the gain in the distortion
circuit to its’ maximum. This allows for tighter high
compressed sounds and is a way to use the MultiDrive as a
pure distortion pedal.

2) As in point 1 above, switch to active mode even if you
are using a passive instrument. This will not give you as
much gain, but sometimes when using the pedal to spice
up your sound instead of distorting, you may find the gain
range more detailed. You need to use fairly low settings on
the volume knob to keep a good balance between the
bypassed level and the active level.

3) Try using the MultiDrive pedal as one of the first pedals
in your effects chain. This is because the gain stage will
amplify every small noise from other pedals being used
before the MultiDrive.

4) The MultiDrive is excellent for use in an effects loop. In
this setup you can use the pedal as a post-filter
enhancement stage. It could be a good choice to make
your solid state amplifier sound like a full tube amp.

*EBS recommends the use of the EBS AD-9 power supply,
which supplies a well stabilized power to the EBS MultiDrive
and all your other pedals that operate with a 9V battery. The
high current capacity, 650mA, makes it possible to supply all
pedals with only oneadapter, EBS AD-9!