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- Page 1 USER MANUAL & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS...
- Page 2 Welcome to a new level of tube-like overdriven tones www.aclamguitars.com Passatge Can Polític Nº 17, 7è 2a. 08907 Hospitalet de Llobregat - Barcelona GUITAR TRACKS S.L. CIF: B19726355 Version 2.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Index Overview Features Specs & material Included Powering Requirements Operating Diagram Controls Advanced Internal Controls Setting examples Setting up on a pedalboard Trouble Shooting Security Instructions Warranty Terms... -
Page 4: Overview
Overview The Cinnamon Drive is an original overdrive pedal that combines soft and hard clipping circuits, offering a wide range of sounds—from a clean boost to ferocious distortion, with crunchy tones perfect for rhythms and powerful riffs. Inspired by the tube amplifiers of the 60s and 70s, it captures the open dynamics and essence of that era. -
Page 7: Features
Features DUAL STAGE CLIPPING CIRCUITS: The first stage uses a custom soft clipping circuit voiced to cover clean to mid-gain overdrive with independent gain and volume knobs. The second stage builds upon the first stage and stacks a hard-clipping circuit to add gain and tightness. It also features an independent volume control and a hard- clipping gain control named “Boost”. - Page 8 This way you’ll never get any signal interruption even if your power supply or battery fails. It also tells you when the battery is close to completely draining by making both the Boost and Bypass LED’s (depending on your current setting) blink. So, you have at least 2-3 hours to replace the battery before the pedal goes into self-bypass.
- Page 9 9V DC Center Negative or a 9V battery CURRENT DRAW: ≈35mA DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: This product complies with the requirements of MADE IN SPAIN MATERIAL INCLUDED 1 x Cinnamon Drive - Dreamer Edition pedal 1 x Anti-sliding rubber pad 1 x Velcro ®...
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Page 10: Power Requirements
Power requirements 9V BATTERY To operate the Cinnamon Drive with a 9V battery you’ll have to follow the next steps: Loosen the side thumb screws and disassemble the Smart Track system of both sides of the pedal. Unscrew the four bolts of the baseplate using a pozidriv screwdriver to access the inside of the pedal. - Page 11 Put the 9V battery in the position showed in the diagram. Make sure to use a good quality alkaline battery to ensure the longest time of operation. Tight back the lid with the 4 screws and reassembly the Smart Track system.
- Page 12 CAUTION: If used improperly, batteries may explode or leak and cause damage or injury. - The use of an incorrect type of battery can void the safeguard mechanisms of the device (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types) - Batteries must never be recharged, heated, taken apart, or thrown into fire or water.
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Page 13: Operating Diagram
Operating Diagram GUITAR AMP INPUT OUTPUT INPUT... -
Page 14: Controls
INPUT JACK POWER JACK OUTPUT JACK REMEMBER: The Cinnamon Drive is not a dual, independent channel overdrive pedal. The Boost section is not a clean boost - even though it can serve as one - it’s a second gain stage that gets stacked with the main overdrive circuit. - Page 15 BYPASS SWITCH: Engages the unit and lets the signal flow through the Cinnamon Drive clipping circuit. It also light up the LED above it. BOOST SWITCH: Activates the second gain stage (Hard Clipping) and will light up the LED above it.
- Page 16 VOL: Sets the volume of the soft clipping section. Tip: set the Gain knob at minimum and adjust the Volume knob to get a fat and nicely colored boost. This is really useful if you want to add some character to a flat-sounding amp or to push your tube amp into its sweet spot.
- Page 17 VOL BOOST: Sets the volume of the Boost section. Its purpose is to have separate levels for each gain section so for example, you can pre-set a rhythm tone on the first stage and a more aggressive sound with a volume increase for solo work or parts where your guitar needs a bit more of presence.
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Page 18: Advanced Internal Controls
Advanced Internal Controls These controls are intended to help adequate you Cinnamon Drive to your playing requirements and/or your particular rig. HOW TO ACCESS THE INTERNAL CONTROLS: Just follow the same steps described on the 9V battery replacement instructions. To adjust the internal controls... - Page 19 TREBLE TRIM POT: Unlike the external Tone control, the Treble Trim Pot controls the final presence of the Cinnamon drive. Settings can vary from super dark dialed counterclockwise to sparkly bright and mid scooped tone in the clockwise setting.
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Page 20: Setting Examples
Setting Samples To show you the immense potential of the Cinnamon Drive, we recommend you to try the following setting examples. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE CINNAMON DRIVE SUGGESTED SETTINGS... - Page 21 MID GAIN OVERDRIVE + VOLUME BOOST CREAMY SOLO TONE...
- Page 22 DUAL CHANNEL CLEAN BOOST BRIGHT SOFT OVERDRIVE + EXTRA GAIN STAGE WITH INDEPENDENT VOLUME...
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Page 23: Setting Up On A Pedalboard
Setting up on a pedalboard All our effect pedals use a custom light aluminum enclosure specially designed to fit our Smart Track ® pedalboards. We incorporated a proprietary locking system which allows the user to fasten the pedal without the need of using the typical hook and loop method. This custom fastening system follows the same philosophy behind the Smart Track fasteners but... - Page 24 HOW TO MOUNT IT ON A SMART TRACK ® PEDALBOARD: Add the anti-sliding rubber pad at the bottom of your pedal, specially shaped for this unit. Surface must be clean and dry before applying adhesive pad. Loosen the 2 thumb screws to unlock the bottom pieces out of the pedal.
- Page 25 Place the pedal, inserting the bottom pieces inside the grooves. Move the pedal to its final position.
- Page 26 Tighten the two thumb screws with your hands or with a screwdriver. USING OTHER PEDALBOARDS: Hook and Loop: Take the included super strong Velcro ® pad and stick it on the base plate. Again, make sure the base is clean of dirt and dust. Pre-drilled pedalboard: Fix it with a bolt and a nut you could find at any hardware store or instead of passing the zip tie over the pedal you can take advantage of the Smart...
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
Check there’s a plug inserted into the Input Jack. THE LEDS ARE BLINKING: If you’re powering your Cinnamon Drive with a battery replace it with a fresh one. See page 12 for more info. EVEN WITH GAIN AT MINIMUM, THE SOUND IS DISTORTED: First of all, check that there aren´t any pedals such... - Page 28 The same happens when the output volume is significantly increased on your Cinnamon Drive; the next pedal in the chain or your amp might not have enough headroom for the incoming signal and it’ll clip.
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Page 29: Security Instructions
- Read these instructions carefully. - Keep them for future reference. - Heed all warnings. - Aclam Guitars shall not be held liable for any damage to persons or property caused by incorrect operation or installation. - Use the product in accordance with the assembly instructions. -
Page 30: Warranty Terms
Warranty Terms This product is covered by a two-year warranty from the purchase date, under the conditions and supporting evidence regulated by current Spanish Legislation. The product warranty will only be applicable by presenting the proof of purchase (which is the invoice or the receipt) and serial number. - Page 31 problem, the time and the circumstances under which it occurred. If the product was purchased through our website, the purchaser must refer to www.aclamguitars.com and complete an RMA (Return to Manufacturer Authorization) form before returning the unit. We strongly recommend looking at the “Troubleshooting” section of the manual before panicking!!
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