6. Input
Plug your guitar in here. Always use a good quality screened guitar
lead.
7. Valve Viewing Window
Through this grille you can see the ECC83 valve at the heart of
your pedal.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to remove the fixing screws or grille.
No user serviceable parts inside.
8. Effect On/Off LED
When the RED LED is on the pedal is on. When the LED is not on
the pedal is off.
9. Effect On/Off Switch
Press this switch to turn the effect on or off.
10. AC Inlet
For the input of the 16V AC / 0.8A adapter supplied. Always use
a Blackstar approved adapter.
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Controls
1. Gain
The Gain control adjusts the amount of overdrive or distortion that
the pedal will deliver. At low settings, counter clockwise (CCW),
the HT-DRIVE will deliver a clean boost, which in conjunction with
the Level control can be used to overdrive an already distorting
valve amplifier. As the Gain control is increased clockwise (CW)
the sound will become more overdriven moving through crunch
tones until, at its maximum position, a full distorted lead tone is
arrived at.
2. Tone
The Tone control allows exact adjustment of the treble frequencies
within the sound. At low settings, counter clockwise (CCW), the
sound will be warm and darker in character. As the control is
increased clockwise (CW) the sound will become brighter. At the
maximum settings the tone will be aggressive and cutting.
3. Level
The Level control sets the overall level or volume from the HT-
DRIVE. It should be used in conjunction with the Gain control to
achieve the exact type of drive you require. Generally speaking, to
achieve the correct balance, at lower Gain settings the Volume
will be increased and at higher Gain settings the Volume should be
decreased.
4. Output
This output is for connection to the input of your amplifier or into
other pedals or effects. For best noise performance we
recommend you place the overdrive pedal first in the effects chain.
Always use a good quality screened guitar lead.
5. Speaker Emulated Output
This output emulates the tonal characteristics of a guitar speaker
cabinet and provides a natural valve overdrive tone for connection
to a recording device or mixing desk. Always use a good quality
screened guitar lead.
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