TC Electronic VPD I User Manual - Live Applications

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Summary of VPD I

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    Drive level boost remote output power input boost on max max max min min min vintage pre-drive vintage pre-drive spk.Sim tone bass resonance mid-boost flat flat top-boost vpd1 users manual vpd1 vintage pre-drive.

  • Page 2: Table of Content

    2 introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 overview & functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 setup example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    3 introduction the new vpd1, is an all-analog vintage pre-drive pedal capable of producing vintage tube style guitar tones. Based on tc's characteristic guitar pedal design, vpd1 features a drive section and an additional boost section with a resonance filter that allows for emphasizing treble or mi...

  • Page 4: Overview & Functions

    4 overview & functions drive level boost remote output power input boost on max max max min min min vintage pre-drive vintage pre-drive spk.Sim tone bass resonance mid-boost flat flat top-boost vpd1.

  • Page 5: Overview & Functions

    5 overview & functions 1 output 1/4” jack connection. 2 remote control connection with external relays such as the ones available on a tc electronic g-system it is possible to externally switch modes on the vpd1. The vpd1 connection is a stereo 1/4” jack. • tip to ground alternates on/off • ring to ...

  • Page 6: Drive

    6 6 flat / top boost / mid boost - selector when the boost channel is active it is possible to add a top-boost or mid-boost filter. If you prefer no filter, choose “flat”. · top position: top boost (1khz) · mid position: off (no filter) · down position: mid boost (500hz) 7 drive sets the amount of d...

  • Page 7: Overview & Functions

    7 overview & functions this filter is ideal for direct recordings. When the speaker filter is “on” it is active also when the vpd1 is in bypass mode. 11 tone use the tone control to attenuate high-end frequencies if needed. The tone control operates on both channels. 12 boost led indicates when vpd1...

  • Page 8: Live Applications

    8 live applications • connect your guitar to the vpd1 input connector and connect the vpd1 output to your guitar amp. • make sure that you have a 9vdc power supply connected to the pedal. • start by setting your basic overdrive sound by using the "drive" and "level" potmeters. Use the tone control t...

  • Page 9: Setup Examples

    9 setup examples combo amp drive level boost remote output power input boost on max max max min min min vintage pre-drive vintage pre-drive spk.Sim tone bass resonance mid-boost flat flat top-boost vpd1 input power supply out in drive level boost remote output power input boost on max max max min mi...

  • Page 10: Setup Examples

    10 setup examples • use a stereo to stereo jack cable for relay switching of on/off and channel status. Vpd1 with g-system.

  • Page 11: Suggested Settings

    11 suggested settings crunchy a straight driven sound just breaking up in that full-bodied bluesy tone. Over drive the drive section at max, giving you a bit more edge. Notice how the true guitar characteristics still shine beautifully through. Below you’ll find some suggested settings based on the ...

  • Page 12: Suggested Settings

    12 suggested settings high gain the boost section kicked in at a 12 o'clock position starting to hit the high gain style. Top boost the top boost resonance filter allows your tone to cut through any wall of sound..

  • Page 13: My Favorite Settings

    13 my favorite settings.

  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    14 technical specifications input input impedance 1m max level in 5v rms (16 dbu) output max level out 5v rms (16 dbu) mono jack connected single ended output output impedance 124 ohm (single ended output) stereo jack connected pseudo balanced output output impedance 248 ohm (pseudo balanced output)...

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