Three 12AX7 valves run at proper high voltage. Rhythm channels a ’60s American blackface-style clean path; Lead channels ’50s tweed-style grit with a Mid-Bite control for British-leaning rock crunch. A built-in “zero watt” phase-inverter stage aims to keep power-amp harmonic behaviour.
Foot-switchable convolution spring reverb and digital tremolo are assignable per channel. Low-latency IR cabinet sims (OwnHammer captures included), stereo balanced XLR outs, headphones, a stereo series FX loop, MIDI presets, and amp-loop integration cover DI, silent stage, and hybrid amp use.
Editor software (Synergy-powered) unlocks IR slots, power-amp HF/LP filters, and up to 128 MIDI presets. Footprint is large for a pedalboard preamp, and it is aimed at DI/FRFR or amp-loop front-end use rather than as a tiny overdrive.
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