Iconic amp sounds for your pedalboard. The Silk Drive valve overdrive pedal offers the dynamic clean and creamy overdrive tones of classic boutique amps in a compact pedal format, powered by Nutube for warm and responsive amp-like tones.
Inspired by harmonically rich boutique amp tones, the Silk Drive goes beyond the amp-in-a-box category to offer a truly flexible valve overdrive pedal. The all-analog signal path and Nutube allow for genuine boost and overdrive tones with the feel of a real tube amp, while internally boosted voltage gives greater headroom and dynamics. Plus, the OLED display shows an oscilloscope while the pedal is active or bypassed, allowing you to understand exactly how your signal is affected.
Three output modes allow you to use this as a standard pedal, a line-level preamp, and a direct amp-sim using the built-in analog cabinet simulator. Use STANDARD mode with your normal guitar rig to totally transform your amp, or use PREAMP or CAB-SIM mode while recording directly into your audio interface. In each mode, the all-analog design and active EQ allow you to perfectly dial in the sound you need in any situation.
The Channel Link feature allows you to chain two or more Valvenergy pedals together, through the Link jack of each pedal. Using a with a standard 1/8” stereo cable will link 2 pedals, and using a stereo 1/8” splitter will link 3 or 4 pedals. This allows you to turn one pedal on while bypassing the others, as if you were switching between channels of a guitar amp.
These pedals are equipped with a high-contrast OLED display showing an oscilloscope, a visual indication of how the waveform is affected by the knob settings. This display allows shows which mode you are currently using.
Valve overdrive pedal with all-analog signal path
Harmonically rich boutique overdrive tones
Powered by Nutube
Three output modes for use as a pedal or preamp
Selectable analog cabinet simulator
OLED display with oscilloscope
Active EQ to shape your signal
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, DC9V jack, LINK jack
CONTROLS
GAIN knob, VOLUME knob, TREBLE knob, MIDDLE knob, BASS knob, BRIGHT switch, MODE switch
POWER SUPPLY*
1 x 9V alkaline battery or 9V center negative AC adaptor
*: The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.
CURRENT CONSUMPTION
95 mA
BATTERY LIFE
Approx. 2 hours (When using the alkaline battery. This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)
DIMENSIONS (W X D X H)
72 mm x 120 mm x 55 mm/2.83″ x 4.72″ x 2.17″ (Including the knob and foot rubber)
WEIGHT
350 g/12.35 oz. (Including the battery)
INCLUDED ITEM
1 x 9V battery for checking operation
ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
AC adaptor

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