EBS MetalDrive User Manual

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AMPLE SOUND SETTINGS

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

MODERN METAL

T

his is the fullrange distortion mode, useful for
affecting the overall sound. This mode gives
less low end with harder compressionand gives
the possibility to create fuzz-like sound when
tweaking the Dist

FULL METAL DRIVE

T

his is an example of a standard distortion
setting with a good clean edgy sound together
with untouched low end for better definition.
Use high setting for Dist and compensate the
level with the Output

METAL OVERDRIVE

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.

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USERS MANUAL

BLACK LABEL SERIES

EBS METALDRIVE

MY PERSONAL SOUND

sound.
control to boost your
You can also use this
pedal is active.
volume when the

- Controls the output

EBS P

performance.
Switches the pedal on or off. This switch is a TRUE BYPASS SWITCH for optimum

FOOT SWITCH

lighting you shouldreplace the battery as soon as possible.
This LED should glow when the pedal in switched on. When this LED stops
Indicates when thepedal is active.

INDICATOR LED

setting.
also produces some fuzz-like sounds when used with high Dist
spectrum. Useful for heavily distorted bass sound. This mode

- This position selects linear gain across the entire audio

FLAT

with great dynamics and typical tube-like sounds.
response. Very high gain settings are possible and very useful,
for the pedal. It bypasses the low end for excellent bass

in maximum

very distorted

STANDARD

same as standard mode.
tightening up your sound. Otherwise this mode works the
end attack. Very useful when using moderate Dist setting for
extra harmonics with added compression and slightly less high

TUBESIM

position.
sound
up to
ranges from half clean
engine”. The gain
for the “distortion
of gain and distortion

- Controls the amount

(STD) - This mode selects the standard operation

- Activates the second tube simulator, which adds

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pedal.

is an ultra compact and

in pure class A with a wide gain

EBS MetalDrive

We hope you'll enjoy using the

playing.
recording environment, as well as live
makes this pedal a perfect choice for the
preamp tube. The EBS MetalDrives’ high quality
range

, which emulates a classic vintage style

simulation circuit
engine that makes this all possible is a
“tubeamp”, distorted sounds. The overdrive
distortion and many other useful mean
robust box, capable of producing high gain
The EBS MetalDrive

EBS Black Label MetalDrive pedal!

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THE CONTROLS

HOW TO CHANGE BATTERY

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.

HOW TO USE THE EBS PHANTOM POWER™

The EBS Phantom Power System™ makes it
possible to power the EBS MetalDrive with 9V
DC directly from the EBS NeoDrome,
NeoGorm, Fafner, HD350 and TD650 amps.
Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to do

1) Connect a stereo ¼” instrument cable (TRS, tip-ring-sleeve) between

the EBS MetalDrive 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 PHANTOM POWER TROUBLE SHOOTING™

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?

Action if answered NO

- Replace cable to a ¼” STEREO cable.

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

- Check cable.

GND

PH.

POWER.

SIGNAL

TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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

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.*

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™.

USEFUL HINTS

In order to obtain best possible performance and operation from
the EBS MetalDrive, check the hints below on how to improve and
find your own personal sound.

1) Try using the MetalDrive 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 MetalDrive.

2) The MetalDrive 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 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 MetalDrive pedal.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS EBS METALDRIVE

Nominal Input Level - 8 dBv
Input Impedance 700 kohms
Dry Bandwidth +0/-3 dB 20 - 20k Hz
Effect Bandwidth +0/-3 dB 60 - 7k Hz
Dist Gain Range 6 - 70 dB min
Types Standard, Flat or

Power Requirements 9 V DC Regulated,

Dimensions Width

Height
Depth ( )

Weight 480g (1.07 lb.)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

Tubesim Mode

18 mA max*.
70 mm (2.8")
115 mm (4.5")
35 mm 1.4"

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