TC Electronic VPD I, vintage pre-drive VPD I User Manual
DRIVE LEVELBOOST
REMOTEOUTPUT POWER INPUT
BOOST ON
MAX MAX MAXMIN MIN MIN
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SPK.SIM TONEBASS
RESONANCE
MID-BOOST
FLAT FLAT
TOP-BOOST
VPD1
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VPD1
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Overview & Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setup Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Suggested Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
My Favorite Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
TABLE OF CONTENT
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INTRODUCTION
The new VPD1, is an all-analog vintage pre-drive pedal capable of producing
vintage tube style guitar tones. Based on TC's characteristic guitar pedal
design, VPD1 features a drive section and an additional boost section with a
resonance filter that allows for emphasizing treble or mid frequencies when the
boost is activated. Furthermore a speaker simulation filter allows for excellent
sound also in direct recording setups.
VPD1 differs from a traditional drive pedal by covering the full range guitar
signal, and it is perfect for reproducing those warm driven vintage tones that
you can normally get from a tube amp with the master volume turned all the
way up.
Simplicity, great sound, and timeless design make up the holy trinity of the
VPD1 vintage pre-drive pedal. This pedal is all about bringing out the best in
your favorite guitar/amp setup without any unwanted coloring of tone or qualitycompromising add-ons. VPD1 would therefore serve as an excellent companion
for the G-System from TC Electronic. The basic drive section delivers a
distinguished vintage overdrive allowing every characteristic of your instrument
to shine through. When you kick in the boost section, you get a saturated lead
sound with plenty of gain and sustain. Additional features on the boost section
are the Top and Mid boost emphasis filters that really let your tone cut through.
Questions and Support
Should you have questions left unanswered by this manual, please seek
additional information at TC Support accessed via www.tcelectronic.com.
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OVERVIEW & FUNCTIONS
DRIVE LEVELBOOST
REMOTEOUTPUT POWER INPUT
BOOST ON
MAX MAX MAXMIN MIN MIN
vintage pre-drivevintage pre-drive
SPK.SIM TONEBASS
RESONANCE
MID-BOOST
FLAT FLAT
TOP-BOOST
VPD1
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OVERVIEW & FUNCTIONS
1 Output
1/4” jack connection.
2 Remote Control Connection
With external relays such as the ones available on a TC Electronic
G-System it is possible to externally switch modes on the VPD1.
The VPD1 connection is a stereo 1/4” jack.
• Tip to ground alternates On/Off
• Ring to ground alternates Boost On/Off
• Tip and ring not connected gives Bypass mode.
3 Power Input
VPD1 needs an external power supply capable of delivering 9VDC
120mA.
4 Input
1/4” jack connection for input signal.
5 Boost
When Boost is activated, the Drive channel is driven harder, thus
giving more overdrive. The Boost control setting determines the
amount of boost that is sent to the Input of the drive channel.
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