The EBS MetalDrive Studio Edition is a high-gain distortion pedal for bass from EBS, positioned as a heavier sibling of the EBS MultiDrive Studio Edition. Where the MultiDrive is an overdrive, the MetalDrive pushes into metal distortion territory for players who want more aggression, and it is built for both live and studio use1.
What it does
The retailer listing describes the pedal plainly: "The EBS MetalDrive deliver pure, mean, metal distortion for bass - and beyond," and calls it "A natural extension of the MultiDrive for those who need more"1. For a player, that means it sits at the high-gain end of the EBS drive family, where the MultiDrive's overdrive character gives way to full distortion.
Because it is an extension of the MultiDrive line, the MultiDrive Studio Edition's design points to how the family treats the low end. In standard mode, the MultiDrive delivers a sustain-extending overdrive that leaves the low frequencies untouched for a powerful sound, thanks to a high-pass filter, and in its Tubesim mode it produces a harmonic distortion sound with an authentic tube character, adding warm, natural compression and harmonic overtones2.
The MetalDrive is not limited to bass. It works equally well with guitar, and it handles drop-tuned guitars plus 7- and 8-string guitars without choking, which makes it an option for extended-range players as well1.
- High-gain metal distortion for bass, and beyond1
- A natural extension of the EBS MultiDrive1
- Suitable for live and studio use1
- Handles drop-tuned, 7-string and 8-string guitars without choking1
For a broader look at where this pedal fits, see distortion pedals and overdrive pedals, or the standard EBS Metal Drive.
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Questions
What does the EBS MetalDrive Studio Edition do?
It is a high-gain distortion pedal for bass, described by its retailer listing as delivering pure, mean, metal distortion. It is a natural extension of the EBS MultiDrive for players who need more gain, and it is suitable for both live and studio use.
Does the EBS MetalDrive work with guitars?
Yes. The listing states it works equally well with guitar, and that it handles drop-tuned guitars plus 7- and 8-string guitars without choking, so extended-range players can use it too.
Sources (2)
- EBS Studio Edition Metal Drive High Gain Distortion / Overdrive pedal, Macdaddy Music
- MultiDrive Studio Edition by EBS, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
