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Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive

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The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive is an exceptional overdrive pedal that brings a new dimension to your guitar sound. It's not just another '808 clone, but a unique blend of clear tones and overdrive effects. This pedal features a unique 'clean' control that lets you add a touch of transparency to your overdrive, maintaining the attack and feel of your original sound that usually gets lost in other, high-compression pedals.

The magic of the Sparkle Drive is its ability to simulate the layering of two amps - one clean, and one saturated. With the clean control turned all the way down, you have a classic overdrive tone. Turn it all the way up, and you have a 100% clean boost, as transparent as they come.

Like all Voodoo Lab pedal effects, the Sparkle Drive is built to last. It's constructed from the finest components, and features true bypass switching, a heavy-duty metal switch and on/off status LED. This pedal is hand-built and backed by a 5-year warranty. Voodoo Lab effects are 100% analog, handwired, and housed in robust, die-cast aluminum cases with heavy-duty metal switches.

Key Features:

Unique 'clean' control for transparent overdrive
Simulates the layering of two amps - one clean, one saturated
True bypass switching
Heavy-duty metal switch and on/off status LED
Hand-built from the finest components
100% analog and handwired
Backed by a 5-year warranty
Housed in a rugged, die-cast aluminum case with heavy-duty metal switches.

Product specs

Brand	Voodoo Lab
Model	Sparkle Drive
Finish	Black
Year	2010s
Made In	United States
Categories	Distortion Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What type of overdrive tone does the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive provide?: The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive offers a classic '808-style overdrive tone, characterized by its smooth, vintage warmth and dynamic response.
Can the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive blend clean and overdrive signals?: Yes, the Sparkle Drive features a unique clean control that allows you to blend a clean, boosted signal with the overdriven tone for added clarity and punch.
Is the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive suitable for both rhythm and lead guitar playing?: Absolutely, the Sparkle Drive's ability to blend clean and overdrive tones makes it versatile for both rhythm and lead guitar applications, providing clarity in chords and sustain for solos.
Does the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive work well with other pedals in a signal chain?: Yes, the Sparkle Drive is designed to integrate seamlessly with other pedals, enhancing your overall tone without losing clarity or character.
What power supply does the Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive require?: The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive requires a standard 9V DC power supply, commonly used with most guitar pedals, ensuring easy compatibility with existing pedalboard setups.

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PROS

True bypass maintains signal integrity
Blend feature allows mixing of clean and overdrive tones
Effective with both tube and solid-state amps
Versatile, suits blues, country, classic rock
Quality build, expected to last long
Can achieve tube-like saturation without fuzziness
Low self-noise, ideal for boosting tube amps
Offers a range from clean boost to heavy overdrive
Preserves signal quality, more so than comparable pedals
Unique ability to blend attack and decay tones

CONS

Clean tone doesn't blend well at high distortion settings
Pure overdrive tones perceived as weaker by some users
Price may be higher compared to some Boss pedals
Battery compartment not convenient for live gigs

Owner Insights

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Owners appreciate the clean blend option, which allows for mixing clean signal with overdrive for a versatile tone.
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The Sparkle Drive Mod version offers four distinct overdrive modes, including an original mode, providing versatility akin to having multiple Tube Screamer variants in one pedal.
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The Boss LS-2 allows blending clean and wet signals with any drive, offering versatility beyond just overdrive applications.
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Users suggest alternatives like the Earth Drive or Nobels ODR1 for those seeking more aggressive overdrive tones than the Sparkle Drive offers.
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The EHX Operation Overlord is considered a viable alternative, offering dual boost/overdrive features and stereo inputs/outputs, similar to the Sparkle Drive's clean blend capability.
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The Sparkle Drive is favored by some for gigging setups, particularly for its ability to retain clarity and presence in band mixes.
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A user pairs the older Sparkle Drive with a Fender Meteora through a Bass Big Muff for a unique overdrive and fuzz combination, maintaining clean tones with a dry switch.
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LS-2 users have successfully blended clean tones with mod pedals like flanger and phaser, but caution against blending vibrato due to pitch-shifting conflicts.
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Combining LS-2 with Klon and Blues Driver clones for experimental tones, even with potential for unusual results.
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Some players find the mid-heavy tonal profile of TS-style pedals, like the Sparkle Drive, better suited for band contexts rather than solo play.
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The original Sparkle Drive with a Keeley mod is praised for its sound quality, particularly when used with Fender amps, though newer mod versions may not match this perceived quality.
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Mods and upgrades

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Some owners of modded versions have experimented with swapping diodes to alter or enhance the pedal's clipping modes, particularly for similar-sounding modes.
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Setup and maintenance

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The LS-2 requires low-profile right-angle jacks due to closely spaced jacks; lava cables are recommended for compatibility.
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Critic Reviews

Voodoo Lab: Sparkle Drive Guitar Pedal | Tape Op Magazine | Longform candid interviews with music producers and audio engineers covering mixing, mastering, recording and music production.

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The Voodoo Lab Sparkle Drive is praised for its unique ability to blend clean and overdriven tones, offering detailed control over your sound. It's particularly beneficial for maintaining note articulation when using effects like chorus and for layering distortion pedals in live settings. While it may not deliver massive distortion, those seeking nuanced, in-between tones will find it invaluable. The pedal also boasts solid construction and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for enhancing a plain guitar sound into something more electric and dynamic.

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aaron_fellenbaum

almost 11 years ago

Man Do I Want one of These

I borrowed one from a friend, and he was about ready to break into my place to get it back. I know why; its as if the pedal splits your output, making channel A overdriven and channel B clean and compressed. Its like you're jamming with yourself; one clean and one distorted. And you can play with the blend, as well, making the attack more distorted than the decay, or vice-versa. Amazing pedal.

lucas_waggoner

almost 11 years ago

Great For Clean Boost

I love the clean boosts I get from this thing. The only downside is that, in my opinion, the more it goes into pure overdrive territory, the weaker the tone.

jimmarchi1

41029

11 years ago almost 11 years ago

its a TS9 with a blend control, if you are blending all of the OD out its basically acting as a clean IC-based boost with a mid hump... there are lots of better ways to achieve that, but whatever floats your boat