Friedman IR-X Dual Tube Preamp and DI
The Friedman IR-X dual-channel tube preamp is an entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package. Powered by two high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, each channel delivers the harmonic richness and touch response of Dave Friedman’s finest designs. DSP IR cabinet/power amp simulation sends a studio-quality mik'd-up tone to your DAW or front-of-house.
Features:
- 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
- Two independent channels + boost
- Channel 1 (Top channel) clean to gritty
- Channel 2 (Bottom channel) high gain drive
- 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 footswitches
- Ultratransparent series FX loop (bypassable)
- TRS balanced output
- Headphone output
- MIDI 5-pin standard connector and USB MIDI
- USB software editor—powered by SYNERGY
