Friedman Amplification IR-J 2-Channel Tube Preamp Pedal
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The Friedman IR-J dual-channel tube preamp is an entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package. IR-J boasts two fully independent foot-switchable channels based on Friedman's legendary JEL-100 and JEL-20 designs which are rooted in Dave's modded '800/PLEXI circuits. Powered by two high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, each channel delivers deep harmonic richness and the touch response of a large format Friedman tube amp. The SYNERGY powered, state of the art, ultra-low latency, DSP IR cabinet/power amp simulation sends a studio-quality mic'd-up tone to your DAW or Front-of-House. The IR-J provides easy-to-use controls without complex menus and 100-page manuals.
All-Tube Friedman Tone
IR-J isn't simulating a Friedman tube preamp. It is one. While other preamp pedals utilize tubes to 'warm up' their digital or solid-state circuit, two glowing hot 12AX7 preamp tubes, running at over 300 Volts, are the IR-J's beating heart. A genuine preamp in every way, IR-J delivers all the tone, response, gain characteristics, and harmonic complexity you expect from a Friedman design.
2 Independent Channels with Boost
The IR-J features two fully independent foot-switchable channels with Volume, Gain, 3-Band EQ, Boost Volume and switches for Bright and IR select. Channel 2 includes a two-position gain structure switch. Like the famed Friedman flagship amps, Channel 1 takes your tone from bluesy, British-voiced cleans to a muscular Plexi-style roar. Engage Channel 2 for the Friedman signature higher-gain JEL voice and all the percussive punch, note clarity and singing sustain that comes with it. Use the lower gain switch setting to access the classic 800 style preamp circuit everyone knows and loves.
Ultra Low Latency
The IR-J combines high-voltage tube preamp tone with a powerful digital engine for impulse responses and power amp simulation. The oversized 500 Mhz ARM DSP processor is utilized solely for these two functions resulting in performance that is vastly better than competing products. How good? 50ms Impulse Response length in under 1ms of latency! This is compared to most products today which are only capable of achieving 20ms IR length at 1ms latency. At 20ms length the resolution is only 48hz, meaning the impulse response will mostly sound the same under 150hz - these are the critical frequencies where "punch" lives.
Dual Independent TS Style Boosts
Both channels feature their own independent and highly tweakable TS style Boost circuits (a first in the Friedman IR line). Each Boost has a dedicated Tone and Volume for maximum control. This famous Green machine is well known in the world of '800 style amps and will complement the tone nicely. This essentially gives you four channels, accessible with the tap of your foot.
Features
• Jake E Lee Signature• All-tube HIGH-VOLTAGE preamp - DI
• 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
• Two independent channels + TS style boost per channel
• Based on Friedman's legendary JEL-100 and JEL-20 designs
• Power amp simulation with software editable Presence, Thump and Low-Pass Filter (per channel)
• Low latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)
• Three position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via software)
• 18 free Friedman IRs or load your own
• Boost Volume (top) - Vol. (gain amount) and Tone controls (per channel) on side panel
• Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
• Full EQ consisting of Bass, Middle, Treble (per channel)
• 3-way Bright switch (per channel)
• 2-way Gain 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
• Universal 12V Power Supply Included
• 6 Foot USB2.0 A Male to B Male cable Included
• Dimensions (Including Knobs): 5.5" (D) x 6.5" (W) x 2.3" (H)
• Weight: 1.5 lbs.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| IR-J 2-Channel Tube Preamp Pedal | 826279 |
