Effectrode Tube-Vibe Owner’s Manual

Specifications

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• Input impedance: greater than 1MOhm

• Output impedance: less than 1KOhm

• Controls: Intensity, Speed and Volume

• Features: stagger-tuned capacitors

• Expression pedal: Roland EV-5 or EV-7.

• LED: pulsates with modulation speed
for visual song tempo matching.

• L.F.O.: DC (frozen) -10Hz

• Power requirements: 12VDC @ 1Amp

• Dimensions: width 7.5" depth 4.8" height 1.3"

• Weight: 2lb (on Earth); 0.8lbs (on Mars)

• Construction: solid die-cast aluminum box

• Finish: Candy deep-purple powder coat

Owner’s Manual

Serial #

12 Broughton Crescent, Barlaston,

Staffs, UK. ST12 9DB

Copyright © 2011 Effectrodeâ Audiophile Pedals

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Introduction

The Tube-Vibe is a no-compromise re-design of the
Shin-Ei Shiftee Uni-Vibe used to create many classic
recordings by artists such as Dave Gilmour, Robin
Trower and Jimi Hendrix. This innovative effects
pedal contains the same four photocells, light bulb
and stagger-tuned capacitors as the original Uni­Vibe, however instead of budget transistors it utilises
premium vacuum tubes in the pre-amplifier, mixer
and phase-shift circuitry. High-quality, audio grade
components coupled with this pure tube signal path
give the Tube-Vibe a velvet richness and
dimensional tone which was unattainable with the
Uni-Vibe - your guitar tone will remain pristine and
intact with no loss of lows or highs. The
lamp/photocell driver circuit is capable of extremely
smooth sweeps and deep, swampy tones for a
powerful and distinct signature vibe sound. The
resulting audio quality is outstanding - significantly
better than the original Uni-Vibe or any of the
modern re-issues!

Thank you for trusting Effectrode to be your effects
company. We wish you many years of musical
enjoyment from this very special, hand-crafted, all­tube pedal.

Phil Taylor – Designer

Tubes

The 12AU7 tube in the Tube-Vibe can be swapped
with many 9-pin double triode tubes, including
12AT7, 12AX7, 12AY7, etc. These substitutions
typically yield higher gain and mild overdrive for a
Leslie style growl as well as tonal differences
depending on the tube type, manufacturer, etc. Mil­Spec NOS are recommended, if they can be
obtained.

Pots

This pedal is fitted with custom manufactured Omeg
sealed for life potentiometers. These are sealed
units so dust cannot enter them and will not dry out
so do not require periodic cleaning or lubricating.
Also, our unique pot bushing system protects the pot
from mechanical damage (i.e. being stepped on!)