Ethos Overdrive - Overview; Key Features

ETHOS Overdrive Amp User’s Manual
Key Features:
• Dual Independent Channels with EQ
– Overdrive
– Clean
• 30 Watt RMS Output Power into 8 ohms
• Preamp Boost (OD Channel)
• Speaker Simulation Output
• Guitar Amp Compensation Circuit with Hi-Cut
• Tone Stack Toggles including:
– Brite
– Modern / Classic
– Jazz/Rock
• Buffered Inactive Mode Mitigates Loading
Effects
• Compact Size packaged in a rugged die-cast
aluminum chassis
Overview:
The Ethos Overdrive Amp was inspired by one of the
most sought after boutique guitar amplifiers ever
made. Extensive time and attention to detail were
required to emulate the tone and responsiveness of
this amplifier. The key to Ethos tone, is its ability to
transition from clean to overdriven tones just by the
articulation of the guitar pick or guitar volume control.
The Ethos not only offers great tone and touch
sensitivity, but also provides a high degree of
flexibility in one compact package. The Ethos
provides two independent channels with an integral
boost function resulting in 3 different footswitch
selectable sounds. The Ethos can operate in many
working situations as well. It can be used as a 30
watt guitar amp, a guitar amp pedal, a DI interface for
broad band systems (e.g. PA, studio, or PC ) and a
preamp that can feed a power amp/speaker
combination.
OD
Channel
Clean
Channel
Speaker
Simulator
Hi-Cut
Guitar
Amp
Compensation
Channel
Select
Active
GAC
Select
Boost
Figure 1.
Ethos Overdrive Block Diagram
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Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice
Power
Amp
IN
OUT
SPK
SIM
SPEAKER
PREAMP
OUT
POWER
AMP
IN
Output
Select