VPD1 vintage pre-drive

The VPD1 vintage pre-drive by TC Electronic is an all-analog vintage pre-drive pedal designed to produce vintage tube-style guitar tones. It features a drive section and an additional boost section with a resonance filter for emphasizing treble or mid frequencies when the boost is activated. The pedal also includes a speaker simulation filter for excellent sound in direct recording setups.

Technical Specifications:
- Input Impedance: 1M
- Max Level In: 5V RMS (16 dBu)
- Output Impedance (Single Ended Output): 124 ohm
- Output Impedance (Pseudo Balanced Output): 248 ohm
- Power: DC 9V regulated (Absolute maximum voltage: 12 Volt), DC plug center- pin negative, Consumption: 120 mA
- Dimensions: 121 x 96 x 36 mm

The boost section can be activated to drive the drive channel harder, providing more overdrive. The boost control setting determines the amount of boost sent to the input of the drive channel. Additionally, the pedal includes top and mid boost emphasis filters, a tone control, and a speaker simulation filter for direct recording applications.

The VPD1 vintage pre-drive pedal is designed to bring out the best in a guitar/amp setup without unwanted coloring of tone or quality-compromising add-ons. It is suitable for live applications and direct recording for studio use, offering a versatile range of vintage tones and sound-shaping capabilities.