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Description

VE-CD Valve distortion pedal with an all-analog signal path brings iconic amp sounds for your pedalboard. This Copperhead valve distortion pedal recreates a classic full stack amp tone, used for the powerful sound of rock in the 80s. Can be used for overdriven tones or thick distortion. Three output modes - standard pedal, a line-level preamp, and a direct amp-sim.

The Copperhead valve distortion pedal recreates the classic full stack amp tone, used for the powerful sound of hard rock in the 80s. Use it for lightly overdriven tones or thick distortion.

Three output modes allow you to use this as a standard pedal, a line-level preamp, and a direct amp-sim using the built-in analogue cabinet simulator. Use STANDARD mode with your normal guitar rig to totally transform your amp, or use PREAMP or CAB-SIM mode while recording directly into your audio interface. In each mode, the all-analogue design and active EQ allow you to perfectly dial in the sound you need in any situation.

The Channel Link feature allows you to chain two or more Valvenergy pedals together, through the Link jack of each pedal. Using a with a standard 1/8” stereo cable will link 2 pedals, and using a stereo 1/8” splitter will link 3 or 4 pedals. This allows you to turn one pedal on while bypassing the others, as if you were switching between channels of a guitar amp.

These pedals are equipped with a high-contrast OLED display showing an oscilloscope, a visual indication of how the waveform is affected by the knob settings. This display allows shows which mode you are currently using.

  • Valve distortion pedal with all-analogue signal path
  • Tight and precise modern rock tones
  • Powered by Nutube
  • Three output modes for use as a pedal or preamp
  • Selectable analogue cabinet simulator
  • OLED display with oscilloscope
  • Active EQ to shape your signal

INPUTS/OUTPUTS INPUT jack, OUTPUT jack, DC9V jack, LINK jack

CONTROLS GAIN knob, VOLUME knob, TREBLE knob, MIDDLE knob, BASS knob, BRIGHT switch, MODE switch

POWER SUPPLY * 1 x 9V alkaline battery or 9V center negative AC adaptor

*: The use of an AC adaptor is recommended as the unit’s power consumption is relatively high. Should you prefer to use batteries, please use the alkaline type.

CURRENT CONSUMPTION 95 mA

BATTERY LIFE Approx. 2 hours (When using the alkaline battery. This figure will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.)

DIMENSIONS (W X D X H) 72 mm x 120 mm x 55 mm/2.83″ x 4.72″ x 2.17″ (Including the switch and foot rubber)

WEIGHT 350 g/12.35 oz. (Excluding the battery)

INCLUDED ITEM 1 x 9V battery for checking operation

ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY) AC adaptor

Taken from https://www.voxamps.co.uk/products/ve-cd on 21 May 2024

Owner's manual

Vox Copperhead Drive User Manual

Product specs

Brand Vox
Model Valvenergy Copperhead Drive
Finish Copper
Year 2020 - 2025
Made In Vietnam
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Color Family Gold
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What are the output modes available on the Vox Copperhead Drive?

The Vox Copperhead Drive offers three output modes: standard pedal mode, preamp mode, and a mode with an analog cabinet simulator, allowing for versatile integration into different setups.

How does the analog cabinet simulator on the Vox Copperhead Drive work?

The analog cabinet simulator provides a realistic amp-like response, enabling you to use the pedal directly into a PA or recording interface without the need for a physical amplifier.

What does the OLED display on the Vox Copperhead Drive show?

The OLED display features an oscilloscope that visually represents your signal waveform, allowing for precise monitoring and adjustments of your tone.

Can the Vox Copperhead Drive be used as a preamp?

Yes, the Vox Copperhead Drive can function as a preamp, making it suitable for direct connection to a power amp or for recording purposes.

Is the EQ on the Vox Copperhead Drive active or passive?

The Vox Copperhead Drive features an active EQ, providing enhanced control over your tone by allowing you to boost or cut frequencies effectively.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Achieves warm, tube-like sound without actual tubes

  • Offers a wide range of gain nuances, from clean to low drive/crunch

  • Highly responsive EQ allows for precise sound shaping

  • Compatible with virtual cabinets for authentic British tones

  • Nutube technology ensures long-lasting quality (30,000 hours)

  • OLED oscilloscope screen provides visual feedback on sound waveforms

  • Can be used as a preamp, enhancing versatility

  • Cleanly integrates with other distortion pedals for increased distortion levels

  • Virtual 4x12 cab simulation adds depth and authenticity to sound

  • Preserves tonal nuances at various gain stages, ideal for detailed playing styles

CONS

  • Distortion sounds "weird" in higher frequencies on some amps

  • May not accurately replicate specific amp models (e.g., Marshall) for all users

  • Some users might find better alternatives at lower price points

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Vox Copperhead Drive.

Use cases and applications

  • The Copperhead Drive is highly versatile, serving well as a clean preamp/boost for ambient music while also accommodating heavier styles when needed.

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Features and functionality

  • Copperhead Drive can thicken sound with slightly engaged gain, offering clarity without distorting, ideal for ambient chains.

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User experience

  • Owners find these Vox Valvenergy pedals underrated, appreciating their versatility and favoring the Copperhead Drive as a preferred preamp/overdrive option.

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Critic Reviews

VOX Valvenergy Cutting Edge & Copperhead Drive | REVIEW - Guitar Interactive Magazine

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Vox's Copperhead Drive delivers an impressive range of tones, from classic Plexi to modern high-gain sounds, all while boasting a user-friendly design and versatile features. The innovative Nutube technology ensures it captures the magic of tube amps without the drawbacks of traditional setups. While some may find the pedal's price point a tad steep, its sound quality and responsiveness make it a worthy investment for gain enthusiasts. Overall, it's a must-try for those seeking to elevate their pedalboard game.

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Vox Valvenergy Mystic Edge, Silk Drive & Copperhead Drive review | Guitar World

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Vox's Copperhead Drive delivers a powerful punch for vintage rock enthusiasts, packing a versatile range of overdriven tones and dynamic crunch. Its practical design allows for easy integration into live setups and studio recordings, thanks to multiple output modes and effective cab simulation. While the OLED display is more of a novelty than a necessity, its functionality shines through, especially when paired with the Bright switch for enhanced tonal clarity. However, it may not cater to those seeking extreme gain or modern metal sounds. Overall, it’s a solid choice for players looking to add classic Marshall flavor to their rig.

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As a pre-amp, the Copperhead Drive can out 'Jim' other pre-amps which actually came from Milton Keynes

The ability to swap pre-amplifiers through the effects loop return of my combo amplifiers is a conscious space and budget saving solution.

The finish of the Vox Copperhead Drive is blatantly reminiscent of the control panels of Marshall amplifiers, leaving little doubt over its inspiration.

I personally like the Copperhead Drive Gain most between 11 and 2 o'clock, providing, to my ears, the tones in my head over the ages of JMP, through JCM800 to JCM900 (the 1970s to the 1990s).

In pre-amp mode, the three band active EQ has plenty of range to tweak to the power amp, speaker and the room.

The Bright switch adds a little more zing and sizzle, but not quite enough for my tastes for more modern tones through my usual arrangement into a Marshall Origin 20C combo 20W EL34 power amp into its 10 inch speaker. I dial the presence control on the receiving power amp up to taste.

I have the aforementioned Marshall Origin 20C which is fantastic at home levels at early Marshall clean, edge of break up and crunch but cannot do harder rock at sociable volumes. The maligned Marshall DSL1CR with its 1W output (using an ECC82 pre-amp valve in its power amp) has too modern voicing, for my taste, through its 8 inch speaker. In terms of actual Marshall pre-amp alternatives, I also have the JMP-1 Valve MIDI Pre-amp (which boasted it could cover from JTM45 to JCM900) and the lesser known DRP-1 Direct Recording Pre-amp (a completely solid state unit voiced with a 2203 in mind).

None of the above from Marshall themselves quite covers '70s and '80s classic crunch, bark and roar in my mind with such convincing tone and feeling as the Vox Copperhead Drive (or certainly not at such polite volumes).

I should make clear that as it is not a simulation, model or profile of a Marshall, it does not precisely emulate any particular Marshall. Rather it captures the vibe of the sound of rock over those decades propelled by various Marshall models.

Those not convinced about trying NuTube should watch the blind test comparison between a 12AX7 and NuTube in Landon Bailey's YouTube video Classic Vacuum Tube VS New Korg Nutube - Tone Comparison

https://youtu.be/KMCtOBAk4_o?si=0biRNcYp9oE4T9zW

It does becomes more compressed than I would desire from the point of heavier crunch onwards.

It sounds like valve, it feels like valve and most importantly it sounds like an amp brand whose control panels share their colour with this pedal.

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