Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive MOD User Manual

Description

SPARKLE DRIVE MOD

User’s

Manual

The original Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive pedal featured a unique “clean” blend
control allowing it to do richly detailed tones previously unheard of in a single
stompbox. Restoring the attack and feel which is lost in a highly compressed
overdrive circuit, the concept is the same as layering two amps, one clean and
the other saturated. With the Clean control turned all the way down, you get
vintage 808 overdrive tones. All the way up, it’s a 100% clean boost using a
studio grade opamp for crisp and super transparent sound without added noise.

Sparkle Drive MOD delivers all the overdrive tones and features of the original
Sparkle Drive, and more. Using the MOD knob, you can select the vintage 808­based circuit, or instantly pick from 3 different custom modifications. Whether you
need more gain, tighter bass response, a more vocal midrange, or a thick and
juicy lead tone, Sparkle Drive MOD gives you the tools to get there.

Each pedal is hand built in the USA using high-grade precision parts, and
features true bypass switching via a high reliability gold-contact relay.

Operation

1. Gain: This sets the gain level for the overdrive sound only. It has no effect on
the “clean” signal. Use low settings to warm up and compress your tone. Turn it
up for additional sustain and saturation.

2. Tone: Turn it up for a brighter sound, down for darker. It is for the overdrive
only and has no effect on the “clean” signal.

3. Clean: This blends the boosted clean signal with the overdrive. All the way
down is overdrive only. All the way up is clean only. In between is a blend of both
clean and overdrive.

4. Volume: This sets the output level. Set as desired! Plenty of juice is available
to overdrive your tube amp.

5. MOD Knob:

• VINTAGE: This selection give you the classic 808 tube-style midrange grind
that’s great for blues or for boosting your solos.

1-LEAD: The lead circuit has extra gain, a thick and juicy bottom end, and
smooth highs that are perfect for single-note melodies.

2-RHYTHM: This punchy “mid cut” rhythm tone is great for chunky rock power
chords and funk.

3-HIGH GAIN: With extra gain, this mode delivers articulate highs and an
aggressive modern bottom end.

For video tutorials on suggested knob settings, rig examples and more, visit:

www.voodoolab.com/sparkledrive_mod.htm

Battery
Sparkle Drive MOD can be powered by a single 9V battery. There is also a
special circuit that will warn you of a dying battery by pulsing the unit’s LED. To
preserve battery life, always disconnect the input cable when not in use. The
current draw for Sparkle Drive MOD is 35mA.

To replace the battery, remove the four screws that secure the bottom cover.
External Power

Sparkle Drive MOD can be powered externally with a regulated 9VDC power
supply eliminating the need for the internal battery. The external power supply
connector is a 5.5x2.1mm barrel with center negative. Voodoo Lab makes a
complete line of professional power supplies. Visit www.voodoolab.com for more
information.

Warranty (North America only)
Voodoo Lab warrants this product against defects that are due to faulty material
or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase.
This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident or
misuse. This warranty is given to the original purchaser only and it is not
assignable to any other person.

If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Voodoo Lab
will repair it or replace it free of charge, provided it is returned freight prepaid to
Voodoo Lab with a valid RMA (return material authorization) number.

This warranty shall not apply to any goods that have been repaired or altered by
anyone other than the manufacturer. There are no warranties which extend
beyond the terms described herein. Should you experience any difficulty with this
Voodoo Lab product, contact us as described below. If it is determined that the
product must be returned to the factory for repair, you will be issued an RMA and
given shipping and packaging instructions.

Warranty (Outside North America)
Regions outside North American please contact your country’s distributor for
warranty information.

How to Reach Us
Tel: [phone]

Mail: Voodoo Lab

3165 Coffey Lane, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 U.S.A.
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Forum: www.voodoolab.com/forum

Copyright 2011 by Digital Music Corp. Voodoo Lab and Sparkledrive are registered trademarks of Digital Music Corp.