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Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE User Manual

Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE
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RevivalDRIVE
Owner’s Manual
UNABRIDGED AMPLIFIER OVERDRIVE

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Origin Effects RevivalDRIVE Specifications

General IconGeneral
BypassTrue Bypass
TechnologyAnalog
Inputs1 x 1/4"
Outputs1 x 1/4"
Power Source9V DC power supply (not included)
Input Impedance1 MΩ
Output Impedance1 kΩ
TypeOverdrive
ControlsOutput, Blend, Highs, Lows, More/Pres, Gain
ChannelsMono

Summary

Introducing the RevivalDRIVE

HOW IT WORKS

Explanation of the internal circuitry and analog signal path of the RevivalDRIVE.

UNIQUE AMP-LIKE FEATURES

Detailed features that emulate classic valve amplifier characteristics.

THE MOST FLEXIBLE OVERDRIVE EVER MADE

Highlights the pedal's versatility and wide range of tonal shaping capabilities.

Inside the RevivalDRIVE: Some Key Amp Design Concepts

BRIGHT CAPS

Discusses the function and effect of bright cap circuits in vintage amplifiers.

BRIGHT CAP COMPENSATION

Details the BRI-CAP CUT filter for compensating bright cap effects.

LOW-FREQUENCY DISTORTION

Explores how low-frequency distortion affects tone and note recovery.

NEGATIVE FEEDBACK

Explains the role of negative feedback in amplifier tone and feel.

GHOST TONES

Describes "ghost tones" and how the GHOST control affects them.

SAG: VALVE VS SILICON RECTIFIERS

Compares valve and silicon rectifiers and their impact on sag.

RECTIFIERS, SAG AND GHOST TONES

Explains the interaction between rectifier choice, sag, and ghost tones.

Connecting the RevivalDRIVE

SUGGESTED CONNECTION SETTINGS

Provides recommended settings for connecting to different amplifiers.

OPERATING THE PEDAL

Explains the function of the footswitches, LEDs, and jewel lamp.

VALVE RECTIFIER/SILICON RECTIFIER Channel Controls

VOLUME

Explains the "VOLUME" control, equivalent to gain, for overdrive level.

LOWS

Describes the "LOWS" control for adjusting bass response and distortion.

MORE|PRES

Explains the combined "MORE" and "PRES" control for negative feedback and presence.

OUTPUT

Sets the overall output level of the channel.

BLEND

Controls the mix between dry and overdriven signals.

GHOST

Adjusts "ghost tones" and sag timing.

PREAMP

Offers three distinct preamp tone-shaping settings.

BRIGHT-CAP

Explains the "BRIGHT-CAP" switch for high-frequency response.

DRY GAIN CONTROL

Adjusts the dry signal level mixed with the overdrive signal.

MID BOOST CONTROLS

MID ASSIGN

Assigns the mid boost to specific channels or footswitch.

MID LEVEL

Sets the level of the mid boost.

MID FREQ

Sets the center frequency of the mid boost.

RE-AMP EQ CONTROLS

RE-AMP EQ switch

Selects output filters for various amp types.

HI SHELF

Treble boost/cut control for high-frequency adjustments.

BRI-CAP CUT

Compensates for amplifier's bright cap effect.

REVIVALDRIVE CUSTOM ONLY: FRONT-PANEL FILTER CONTROLS

SHELF FREQ

Selects the shelf frequency for the HI SHELF filter.

CUT FREQ

Adjusts the low-pass frequency of the BRI-CAP CUT filter.

EQ 2

A combined EQ control with ADJ, FREQ, and MODE settings.

MODE DIP SWITCH

DRY/BYPASS DIP SWITCH

Controls bypass and dry signal path behavior.

RECTIFIER DIP SWITCH

Switches the VALVE RECTIFIER channel to a second SILICON RECTIFIER mode.

GHOSTING DIP SWITCH

Toggles between US/UK simulated mains frequencies for ghost tones.

REVIVAL FOOTSWITCH

MID-ENGAGE

Activates the mid boost via the footswitch.

BLEND OVERRIDE

Footswitch function to override the BLEND control for a 100% O.D. signal.

Example Settings

Specifications

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