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Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Owner's Manual

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UNABRIDGED AMPLIFIER OVERDRIVE
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  • Page 1 RevivalDRIVE UNABRIDGED AMPLIFIER OVERDRIVE Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. No user serviceable parts inside. When using an external power supply, use only attachments/accessories specified by Origin Effects. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
  • Page 3 – the RevivalDRIVE puts incredible tone-shaping power at your disposal. At the same time, the RevivalDRIVE incorporates a range of controls that will tailor its response to suit the amp you’re plugging into. Unlike the vast majority of overdrive pedals, the RevivalDRIVE is genuinely designed to sound fantastic with any amp.

  • Page 4: Introducing The Revivaldrive

    We’ve built a range of EQ adjustment features into the RevivalDRIVE to make it flexible enough to sound great with any amp – or even a flat-response power amp – with no compromises.
  • Page 5 This means that you can use the RevivalDRIVE to nail the sound of a particular amp or recording, or you can mix and match the various properties of different amps to create your dream overdrive sound.

  • Page 6: Inside The Revivaldrive: Some Key Amp Design Concepts

    Understanding a little more about how valve amps actually work will help you get the most out of the RevivalDRIVE. Below, we decipher some terms that may or may not be familiar to you and explain how they relate to the pedal’s unique range of controls.
  • Page 7 – it’s all a matter of taste! Happily, the LOWS knob on the RevivalDRIVE will let you experiment with this aspect of amp design so you can find your ideal setting. Turned fully clockwise, the response is...
  • Page 8 MORE side of the two-way MORE|PRES control. At 12 o’clock, the negative feedback applied to the RevivalDRIVE’s output stage is at its maximum extent – akin to a Class-AB Marshall with the “Presence” knob turned right down.
  • Page 9 The RevivalDRIVE generates ghost tones in exactly the same way as the classic amps of the past. Turning the GHOST control clockwise reduces capacitance in the pedal’s simulated power supply, creating more of the “ghosting”...
  • Page 10 The RevivalDRIVE makes both of these flavours available in a very subtle and realistic way. The VALVE RECTIFIER channel offers the characteristic valve sag effect. The initial attack of the note is slightly compressed and sustained notes appear to “bloom”...
  • Page 11 VOLUME knob is set. If you want a visual clue to sag behaviour in the RevivalDRIVE, watch the channel indicator LEDs and main jewel light. As with many vintage amps, these lights are fed by the main power supply and will dim as it sags.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Revivaldrive

    1 on the MODE DIP switch to the downward position. No EQ is applied signal when RevivalDRIVE is in bypass. RE-AMP EQ: Select EQ1 (for brighter sounding amps) or EQ2 (for darker sounding amps) on the RE-AMP EQ switch and use...
  • Page 13 MODE DIP switch: On the rear of the pedal, set switch 1 on the MODE DIP switch to the upward position. When the RevivalDRIVE is in BYPASS mode, or when blending DRY signal components, your input signal will still pass through the preamp EQ filters.

  • Page 14: Channel Controls

    VALVE RECTIFIER/SILICON RECTIFIER Channel Controls The RevivalDRIVE features two channels, selectable via footswitch. While the controls are identical, the two channels offer a choice of rectifier styles. Please note: the VALVE RECTIFIER channel can be switched to a second SILICON RECTIFIER channel using the rear-panel MODE DIP switch (see below).
  • Page 15 BLEND: This control lets you adjust the mix between the dry input signal (DRY) and the overdriven signal created by the RevivalDRIVE (O.D.). From 100% O.D. when the control is turned fully clockwise, you can progressively mix your original clean tone back in to add more clarity and definition by turning the control counter-clockwise.

  • Page 16: Mid Boost And Dry Gain Controls

    MID BOOST CONTROLS The RevivalDRIVE features a powerful mid-range boost that can be used to modify the overdriven tone or provide a solo boost to help you cut through the mix. Fully variable in both level and centre frequency, the MID BOOST can be applied to either channel or remotely activated using the optional footswitch.

  • Page 17: Re-Amp Eq Controls

    The RE-AMP EQ ensures compatibility with a wide range of amplifiers. Instead of altering your amp tone controls to suit the RevivalDRIVE, set your amp for the desired clean sound then use the RE-AMP EQ controls to adjust the RevivalDRIVE’s output accordingly.
  • Page 18 REVIVALDRIVE CUSTOM ONLY: FRONT-PANEL FILTER CONTROLS Working in tandem with the RE-AMP EQ controls on top of the RevivalDRIVE (see above), the RevivalDRIVE CUSTOM’s FRONT-PANEL FILTER controls provide additional options to fine-tune the pedal’s output to the response of your chosen amp.

  • Page 19: Mode Dip And Optional Footswitch

    PREAMP switch on the currently active channel. This means you can still take advantage of the RevivalDRIVE’s classic amp-style tone shaping, even when not using the main overdrive circuit. The pedal’s two channels remain switchable even in BYPASS mode, allowing you to set up two distinct tones.

  • Page 20: Example Settings

    BLEND OVERRIDE: This footswitch “overrides” or removes each channel’s BLEND control from the signal path. With the BLEND knob set for a mix of DRY and O.D. signals, engaging the BLEND OVERRIDE effectively removes the DRY component and reverts to a 100% O.D.
  • Page 21 Example settings section – content TBC: LH channel: Tumbling Dice A loose, growling, nasal Tweed Twin tone a la Keef. RH channel: Sultans of Swing Knopfler used a Twin Reverb on this sizzling track. Note how the Blackface Twin employs a silicon rectifier, more efficient power caps & tighter bass. LH channel: We Are The Champions AC30-style: brilliantly bright &...
  • Page 22 LH channel: Parallel rig Mix DRY & O.D. for a strong note attack fading to rich harmonics. RH channel: Paranoid Laney Supergroup tones reminiscent of Black Sabbath. Kick in the RevivalDRIVE's mid boost during solos to replicate Toni Iommi's Dallas Rangemaster.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Origin Effects Ltd. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. For customers in Canada: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian Interference Regulations CAN ICES-3(B)/NMB-3(B).

  • Page 24: About Origin Effects

    Vox, Focusrite and Trident Audio. Having built bespoke effects for professional musicians and producers for many years, he launched the Origin Effects brand in 2012 to bring his exceptional designs to a wider audience.

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