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Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp
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£429.00
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Manufacturer's ID: FRIRX
What we say:
At A Glance:
The Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp takes an entire Friedman rig, and condenses into a pedalboard format. The Friedman IR-X provides the kind of tone you would expect from Friedman, but with an unprecedented level of control, quality and customisation.
Features We Love:
Friedman Tone
When it comes to valve tone, Friedman are practically unmatched. The IR-X gives players two-channels, powered by two high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes that deliver a richness and responsiveness that you simply have to experience. The IR-X is a genuine preamp and delivers exactly the kind of nuanced tone you would expect.
2 Independent Channels
The 2 channel format is a mainstay in amp technology, each channel of the IR-X provides a different sound, allowing you to change your tone on the fly with the push of switch. Channel one is the classic Friedman-style Bluesy cleans. Switch to channel 2 if you want to kick it up a notch with a higher-gain voice. Each channel has their own independent boost circuits for even greater customisation.
IR-X Software Editor
The IR-X software editor will allow you to take your tone to new heights, providing a large degree of customisation and versatility. Use it to tweak, save presets, load your favourites and much much more.
Who Is It For?
For players looking for a genuine preamp pedal that provides killer valve tone, in a convenient pedalboard-friendly configuration.
Highlights:
- Iconic Friedman Valve Tone
- Two Channels with Independent Boost Circuits
- Free IR-X Software for Maximum Customisation
Specification
- All-tube HIGH-VOLTAGE preamp - DI
- 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- Two independent channels + boost
- Channel 1 (Top channel) clean to gritty
- Channel 2 (Bottom channel) high gain drive
- MIDI programmable features:
Channel select / boost
IR Select
Thump and Presence – three-way switch per channel
Effects Loop On/Off
Boost Lock - Power amp simulation with software editable Presence and Thump (per channel)
- Low latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)
- Three position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via software)
- 12 free Friedman IRs or load your own
- Boost Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
- Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
- Full EQ consisting of Bass, Middle, Treble (per channel)
- 3-way Bright switch (Channel 1)
- 2-way Tight switch (Channel 2)
- Three multi-function foot switches
- Ultra-transparent series FX loop (bypassable)
- TRS balanced output
- Headphone output
- MIDI 5 pin standard connector and USB MIDI
- USB software editor - powered by SYNERGY
- Limited 3-year Warranty
- Dimensions (Including Knobs): 5.5” (D) x 6.5” (W) x 2.3 (H)
- Weight: 1.5 lbs.
Friedman 4.0 Editor Software and 2.0 Firmware
- New Dynamic Power Amp Modeling simulation (AI captured model from a Friedman EL34 loaded power section into a 4x12 v30/GB mix)
- 3-way selectable Low Pass filter (software)
- 5 New IRs by OWNHAMMER
- DSP engine resolution upgraded from 48khz to 96khz
- The extraordinarily low latency further reduced by 1/3
- Switching time further reduced
- MIDI CC:
- CC 24 CHANNEL 0 - 127 - toggle
- CC 25 BOOST 0 - 127 - toggle
- CC 26 LOOP BYPASS 0 - 127 - toggle
- CC 27 IR BYPASS 0 - 127 - toggle
- CC 28 IR 0 - 1 - 2
- CC 29 PRESENCE 0 - 1 -2
- CC 30 DEEP 0 - 1 -2
- CC 31 LP 0 - 1 -2
