Do not let the larger-format guitar impact look of the brand new Friedman IR-X idiot you—it is really not a pedal in any respect. This highly effective beast is as a substitute a really all-tube, high-voltage amp-in-a-box with cab simulation.
As David Friedman himself explains within the video above, a lot of the tone of a Friedman amp is generated by the amp’s entrance finish. So, for the IR-X, Friendman replicated considered one of their amp’s entrance ends and positioned it on this pedal format, married to a digital again finish for the perfect of each analog/digital worlds.
The sign path is precisely the identical as considered one of my amplifiers’ can be,” David tells us. “So, in different phrases, it is a high-voltage, full-tube preamp. Not one tube—it really has all of the circuitry of the tube amp. 9 volt DC comes into this pedal, however then it is stepped as much as 200-and-some volts. That is tremendous vital, for the entire dynamics and the whole lot come from the excessive voltage.”
Customary Friedman IR-X.
Signed Customized Store Friedman IR-X.
The highest row knobs on the IR-X management the amp’s cleaner channel, loosely based mostly on the Plexi sound. This channel options two three-position switches—one for shiny and one for IR. The underside row of knobs controls the IR-X’s higher-gain, extra classically “Friedman” channel carrying the tonal elements the model is understood for. This channel contains a two-position tight change.
The precise-most footswitch on the IR-X is labeled “enhance” and will be engaged no matter which channel you are utilizing. Not solely does it enhance your entrance finish, but additionally switches to a separate grasp quantity which makes it nice for lead-playing. On the facet of the unit are two acquire knobs, one for every channel.
You should definitely watch the video above to listen to what the brand new Friedman IR-X is able to. The Friedman IR-X is on the market now as a normal manufacturing unit. Solely on Reverb, you may also discover a Customized Store model of the pedal, which has been signed by Dave Friedman. The Customized Store model is proscribed to only 100, so act quick whereas provides final.
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