EQ / Preamp (Two-channel all-tube preamp / amp-in-a-box drive pedal) · $349
The Carvin Audio VLD1 Legacy Drive is an analog two-channel all-tube preamp / amp-in-a-box drive pedal pedal based on the Carvin Legacy, with MASTER; Drive VOLUME; DRIVE; Drive BASS; Drive MID; Drive TREBLE; Drive PRESENCE; Clean VOLUME; Clean BASS; Clean MID; Clean TREBLE controls. From $349.
| Category | EQ / Preamp (Two-channel all-tube preamp / amp-in-a-box drive pedal) |
| Circuit / based on | Carvin Legacy |
| Signal | Analog |
| Controls | MASTER; Drive VOLUME; DRIVE; Drive BASS; Drive MID; Drive TREBLE; Drive PRESENCE; Clean VOLUME; Clean BASS; Clean MID; Clean TREBLE |
| Switches | GAIN (Drive channel); PRESENCE (Clean channel) |
| Footswitches | 3 (BYPASS, GAIN, DRIVE/CLEAN) |
| Bypass | relay-engaged hardwire bypass |
| I/O | mono in / mono out, plus Phones/Cab Voiced Out and rear 1/4-inch remote FOOTSWITCH (tip: hi gain, ring: drive/clean) and BYPASS jacks |
| Power | 12V DC center-positive, 5.5mm OD / 2.1mm ID (1A regulated adapter included) |
| Dimensions | 8.875" W x 8.375" D x 3.825" H (225 x 213 x 97 mm) |
| Weight | 3.4 lb (1.55 kg) without adapter |
| Signature artist | Steve Vai |
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