Sep 04, 2009 boss ds 2 turbo distortion boss bd 2 blues driver boss dn 2 dynadrive boss fz5 fuzz boss md 2 mega distortion boss ml 2 metal core boss mt 2 metal zone boss od3 overdrive boss os 2 overdrive distortion boss sd1 super overdrive bumbox bust carl martin plexitone carl martin hot drive mki, mkii, mkiii carl martin drive and boost carl martin. I started this thread to simply inform those who like or want a classic hermida zendrive that lovepedal will be making them for hermida from now on the exact same pedal same circuit by agreement. The signal chain was my 58 ri les paulfulldrive 2 line 6 dl4 echoplex ep3 setting68 fender super reverb. The overdrive special is a tube amp with clean and overdrive channels. Based on robben fords dumble tones, the zendrive captured the bluesfusion icons sound so convincingly that ford himself used it to drive rented tube amps on tour. Zendrive wreckdetect is available for mobile apps by integrating the zendrive sdk. Spice simulation program with integrated circuit emphasis is a generalpurpose, opensource analog electronic circuit simulator. The crayon can also be tweaked for more vintage tones similar to the colorsound.
At higher settings, the zendrive increases in gain and sustain, producing tasty overdrive and low distortion tones. For the bias control my favorite settings are maximum for gilmour tones and 10 notches below maximum for my original tones, which is roughly 2. The mids control will be sacrificed and replaced by the bias control. Robben ford is a longtime user of this pedal, which says something since he tours with a dumble regularly. With this information, developers can create features in the app that call for emergency services, order roadside assistance, notify loved ones, or get other types of aid. To my ears, the zen goes from very subtle to creamy with clear articulation and smooth sustain. Zendrive provides booster with a clear view of how safe their drivers are on the road, helping them build a worldclass safety culture. Feb 15, 2018 memorex slim vs asus zendrive external dvd drive comparison duration. Boss ds2 turbo distortion boss bd2 blues driver boss dn2 dynadrive boss fz5 fuzz boss md2 mega distortion boss ml2 metal core boss mt2 metal zone boss od3 overdrive boss os2 overdrive distortion boss sd1 super overdrive bumbox bust carl martin plexitone carl martin hot drive mki, mkii, mkiii carl martin drive and boost carl martin. The ethos is much closer to my old dumble than the zendrive is. Is it different enough to be worth it or much of the same thing. Hi andrea, i have the bk butler tube driver with bias mod as well, i use a nos yugo real tube tho 12ax7. You can help protect yourself from scammers by verifying that the contact is a microsoft agent or microsoft employee and that the phone number is an official microsoft global customer service number. Ive been using a bk butler tube driver on my board for a few years now but im interested in the zendrive 2.
I know some players prefer the timmy or a couple others over both of these. Ibanez tubescreamer ts9 vs boss blues driver bd2 pedal by intheblues. Mar 01, 2020 in a similar vein, the bd2 blues driver is about double the price, largely because its more popular. Brand new pedal only out for a few months and i have one. The ocd is geared towards the marshall sound, with a strong broad crunch. Gilmour used a colorsound for a long time before the tube driver. Asus zendrive u7m sdrw08u7mu dvdrw r dl dvdram drive usb 2. I doubt very much it actually has anything to do with biasing its possibly more of a supply voltage control.
I would say if the zendrive goes from 110 on the gain, the mos goes from 616 on the same scale. The td is more tweakable and has a wider frequency response, but the zendrive has a certain magic to it for certain tones. I purchased the zendrive 2 in mint condition on ebay and purchased the custom twin dumkudo new from the man in japan making them to order. Download example 3 mosferatu in two parts, the first in a medium gain setting all knobs at noon, and then played at a higher gain setting gain 3. It is not quite as transparent or dynamic, but again, that has to do to the high gain. Excels at bluesy, low overdrive sounds, but is a little stauncher sounding than the zendrive 2, with less sag. The rich harmonics and responsive controls make it a great overdrive for capturing that hallowed classicrock sound of an amp pushed to 11, while its hplp switch affords it considerable versatility. Is the price difference worth it in europe 235 eur vs 79 eur. The zen2 seems better suited for blackface fenders wheras the tube driver sounds divine with a driven plexi marshall. Whether youre seeking a glasssmooth overdrive with flawless stringtostring clarity or a clean boostersweetener for a mediumwattage combo, your search is over. The hermida audio zendrive is one of the original and best emulators of the legendary dumble overdrive specials compression and saturation characteristics. Drive and volume controls set your level, accent acts as a presencehighend eq, and.
Zen drive 2, any experience discussion in the stomp box. To my ears though it is a little thin sounding, and lacks full frequency definition, particularly in the lower register. The preamp tube is used in a unique fashion and takes advantage of the nonlinear behavior of the tube without the need to use a high voltage transformer or a voltage multiplier circuit. Using zendrives sdk, gasbuddy released a feature that helped 6 million active mobile users become up to 40 percent more fuel efficient on the road. So theres a happy medium for each drive pedal somewhere between 12. Im jonesing for a zendrive, but i am wondering how different it is from the ts9. Hermida zendrive 2 tube overdrive distortion effects. The tree of life is based on two classic overdrive pedals, the ocd and zendrive. The ocd has a reputation as one of the best stackinastompbox overdrive pedals. The tube is installed in a socket and can be replaced with other preamp tubes. This is a comparison of three original hermida audio zendrives. H the zendrive is one of the most elegant sounding overdrives ive ever heard.
The mini driver can either be used to boost other pedals, drive your tube amp or as a. The original tube screamer had 1s1588 which, to my ears, are much different better sounding than 1n914 which are used in the newer tube screamers. Feb 03, 2014 they are implying that its a chandler tube driver, even though theres no inclusion of a tube in this like with the zendrive ii and specs say this thing only draws 10ma. Also check out the fulltone ocd, fuchs plush drivecreme od, carl martin hot drive and boost, bk butler tube driver, or any high quality mediumhigh gain overdrive unit. Audio 20160912 lovepedal zendrive 2 gold overdrive 2. Alfonso hermidas zendrive is the landmark boutique pedal that kicked hermidas effectsbuilding career into overdrive. Delta lab tube overdrive vs ibanez ts9 tubescreamer by intheblues. Something like a hermida audio zen drive, for example, uses schottky diodes. Now you can make up crap he stole that one as well. The zendrive and the ocd are voiced completely different.
Now less space is required and a longer life span is gained by using alfonsos new setup. In this feature weall look at a handful of models and how to incorporate these in. It arrived in 10 days and is still the best od pedal i. I know the zd2 is supposed to be a dumble style od. The signal chain was my 58 ri les paulfulldrive 2line 6 dl4 echoplex ep3 setting68 fender super reverb. The keeley was a great pedal but not nearly as smooth as the zen, which i hear as more natural and organic sounding.
At lower settings, the pedal offers extremely light overdrive sounds reminiscent of tube amps set near the sweet spot. The fulltone full drive 2 is also a nice pedal as well as the reverend train. People talk about the sound of various versions of the tube. I thought it was bk butler who designed the tube drive pedal.
The new zendrive 2 features high voltage fet technology that incredibly clones the tungsol 12ax7 response. Ive had the zendrive, the zendrive ii got both direct from alf, and two different ocds ver. Different tubes can change the voicing and gain of the pedal in different ways. The difference was very subtle and the demo off course doesnt give you an impression how the dynamics feel w. They are implying that its a chandler tube driver, even though theres no inclusion of a tube in this like with the zendrive ii and specs say this thing only draws 10ma. The black is my handmade clone of the tube overdrive zendrive 2. Low tomedium gain tube overdrive tungsol 12ax7 tone.
The preamp tube that came with my zen 2 is a groove tube reissue of he old mullard 12ax7. If you have an amp with a solid state rectifier and you want it to get a more oldskool sound a zendrive 2 would probably be great for that. Best dumblestyle or dstyle pedals of 2020 compare tone and. The difference for me is that i dont like the zendrive for rhythm sounds. Intuitive, bundled software called cyberlink power2go 8 simplifies the discburning process and offers optional encryption functionality to protect your private files. Get the stunning limited edition lovepedal gold zendrive 2 at andertons.
Based on the foundation of highvoltage fet technology, the second iteration of hermidas most famous pedal allows you to go from a light, bluesy boost to a fullon assault with a few knob twists. The gain range on the bd2 is a bit higher, so this edges closer to distortion in many. Asus zendrive u7m also comes with on online backup solution for smartphones and tablets. It is a very open pedal considering the gain control. I can cop a tone virtually identical to by fuchs od with with my zen2 in the clean channel. The tube screamer is a nice pedal and i think if it was between a stock bd2 and the tube screamer i would choose the tube screamer. Like the tube driver, the crayon can deliver anything from clean boost to tubelike overdrive and distortion and its two eq controls allow you to shape the tone to any amp. The preamp tube is used in a unique fashion and takes. Sep 10, 2008 demooverview of the hermida zendrive 2 pedal. There is some marketspeak about an internal bias control. First impressions, a bit bleahill keep at it, but will probably recycle it, asi have 2 other drive pedals which i like a lot. Ron, i bet it is quality, but even the zendrive and dumblesque pedals are modded ts pedals with tweaked clipping sections, even when the claim of being different is made. Asus zendrive u7m is an external dvd writer featuring an ultraslim mm form factor and a zeninspired design with a concentriccircle hairline finish that adds sophisticated aesthetics to any computer setup. In a similar vein, the bd2 blues driver is about double the price, largely because its more popular.
The crayon can also be tweaked for more vintage tones similar to the colorsound powerboost that david gilmour used during the mid 70s. Audio 20160912 lovepedal zendrive 2 gold overdrive 2 minute mix by the noise reel. Super signa drive vs ibanez tubescreamer ts9 by intheblues. Asus zendrive u7m provides a complete, easytouse backup solution. The new zendrive 2 features high voltage fet technology that incredibly clones the. If i go to the ac30, though, ill opt for the king of tone, the crowther hot cake. Like the tube driver, the crayon can deliver anything from clean boost to tube like overdrive and distortion and its two eq controls allow you to shape the tone to any amp. But it isnt even being used in a starved plate configuration, like in a tube driver or ibanez. If you investigate the colorsound and similar, you might have a look at the basic audio futureman and the black arts toneworks black forest overdrive. The zendrive 2 comes with a tungsol 12ax7 tube but can also use 12at7, 7025, 5751. From what i heard in this demo, the zen drive 2 sounded warmer, less edgy. Guitar pedal x gpx blog 12 of the best dumble style pedals. I want to experiment with other tubes in the zendrive 2.
At high gain settings the blues driver actually sounds kind of like a fuzz pedal whereas the zen is more amplike. Asus zendrive u7m external ultraslim dvd writer with m. The zen2 has this incredible fatness that is clear, chirpy, flutey, and never muddy. This isnt good or bad, its just for whatever your preference is. Mdisc burning technology engraves recorded data into a patented rocklike layer that is resistant to extreme conditions, allowing you. Driving the future of transportation safety zendrive. Zendrive settings page 1 joes guitars, amps and gear. Lowtomedium gain tube overdrive tungsol 12ax7 tone. Honestly the first company to have a real new design concept was swell pedals, which were tube drive pedals with real full sized preamp tubes and full analog circuitry. Download example 4 zendrive 2 running into the original zendrive for a stacked od sound, with both boxes set at a medium gain gain approximately at noon on each. All clips played through a fender telecaster deluxe in the bridge position, sent into a modified epiphone valve jr. Once running, it can detect driver collisions just by using the smartphones sensors.
Based on the classic tones of billy gibbons, eric johnson and david gilmour, the dover drive delivers warm, super smooth tones. Tube screamer, blues driver, king of tone duration. Tech support scams are an industrywide issue where scammers trick you into paying for unnecessary technical support services. Memorex slim vs asus zendrive external dvd drive comparison duration. The hermida audio zendrive 2 captures the organic, searing tone of overdriven tube amps and places it in an easy to use pedal with plenty of muscle. Hermida audio zendrive shootout original vs modded vs zendrive 2. When the news got out, demand soared, and hermida partnered with lovepedals sean michael to ramp up.
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