Schlippy Posted July 28 Share Posted July 28 (edited) Ashdown NM2 Double Drive pedal, stereo pedal with two independant drive signals that can be blended together into a single three-stage mono output for use with a single amp. Each footswitch controls one of the drive signals, one lower gain and the other more ferocious, each with their own dedicated output socket. In "bridge" mode both channels can be stacked together to create a single high gain drive tone for use with a single amp (both output channels send the combined signal in this case). Each channel has it's own drive and volume controls with a master input gain control, as well as switches for the bridge output and a 10db boost for use with passive basses. Nice warm tube-y sound to the drives. Built like a tank and weighing about half as much as one this is a hefty and durable drive, approximately twice the size of a standard Boss pedal. True bypass with a quick access battery compartment on the base or powered by a standard 9v centre negative adapter. It's got some roll bars on top if you need to padlock your bike to something as well. From the manufacturer: NM2 - Nate Mendel Double Drive Pedal Designed from the ground up for Nate Mendel of the Foo Fighters, the NM2 is a unique professional dual distortion pedal capable of driving a stereo rig for huge walls of bass sound. Stereo Sound Sculpting Taking the signal from a bass, the NM2 splits internally to two Outputs. Each output provides the original signal (at the input level) plus their own individual mix of two separate and very different distortion types (one for each output). Because unaltered bass signal is fed from input to the output and the distortion effects are added to it, the resulting sound is always full and dynamic, with the effects adding rich overtones to the core sound of your bass. For use with a stereo rig, each output can be fed to a separate amplifier and the individually adjustable bass overdrive effects switched IN or OUT for Output 1, Output 2 or both together. For use with a single amp, using the 1+2 switch means both effects can be routed to Output 2. Setting the level Whether you're using an active or passive bass, the Ashdown VU meter in combination with the Input level knob let's you easily find the sweet spot, ensuring you get the best possible tone in and out - whatever instrument you're using. Built for the road We know the rigours of the live gigging, that's why we build our pedals tough enough for whatever the road throws at them. Metal casings, premium controls and switches, recessed knobs and kickguards to protect screens and VU meters – bring it on! True Bypass Switching We don't mess with your tone. Ashdown Pedals feature genuine 'true bypass' switching for zero-colouration of your input signal when the pedal isn't in use. The Output level control lets you dial in the perfect balance between the effect and the true bypass level. YouTube demo: 55 notes posted Edited August 5 by Schlippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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