FRIEDMAN IR-X
Dual-tube preamp and DI - Simple all-tube direct solution
ALL-TUBE PREAMP, IR TECHNOLOGY, COMPACT SIZE
The Friedman IR-X dual-channel tube preamp is complete Friedman gear in a compact, pedalboard-friendly enclosure. Powered by two high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, each channel delivers the harmonic richness and tactile response of Dave Friedman's finest creations. DSP IR speaker/power amp simulation sends studio-quality audio to your DAW or FOH. The IRX provides easy-to-use controls without complex menus or 100-page manuals.
YOUR ALL TUBE FRIEDMAN
The IR-X does not simulate a Friedman tube preamp. It's a. While many preamp pedals available use tubes to "warm up" their digital or solid-state circuitry, two scorching 12AX7 preamp tubes, operating at the appropriate high voltage, are the beating heart of this pedal. A true preamp in every way, the IR-X delivers all the tone, response, gain characteristics and harmonic complexity you expect from a Friedman design.
2 INDEPENDENT CHANNELS WITH BOOST
The IR-X has two fully independent, footswitchable channels. Like Friedman's famous flagship amps, the first channel takes your sound from a bluesy, British-voiced sound to a muscular Plexi-style roar. Activate channel two to experience Friedman's signature higher-gain vocals and all the percussive punch, note clarity, and singing sustain that comes with it.
Dual independent boosts
Both channels feature their own independent and highly editable Boost circuitry. This essentially gives you four channels, accessible with a single press of your foot.
SIMULATION OF AN IMPULSE RESPONSE CABINET AND POWER AMP
All great tube amps need a great cabinet, and whether sending your signal directly to the board or playing quietly through the built-in headphone output, IR-X brings you a selection of Dave Friedman's favorite IRs. Select IR per channel using the 3-way mini toggle switches or load your own quickly and easily via IR-X's editing software. You can even disable the built-in IRs completely to use the IR-X's tube preamp with another IR charger.
12 IR Friedman Cabinet Included: The IR-X software includes 12 free Friedman IRs to choose from. The first three listed below are those that are factory set on the hardware.
1) 6402 57 121
Dave Friedman's favorite 4x12 cabin in bare wood. This is Dave's main workshop cabinet and has been used to voice his amplifiers since the very beginning. It's equipped with four Greenback 6402 speakers and was captured with an SM57 and an R-121 for a nice balance of fit and body.
2)V30
Original Friedman 4x12 closed-back cabinet, equipped with four Celestion® Vintage 30 speakers. Captured with a single SM57 preamp and API for pure, impactful sound.
3) 1980B V30 GB
A rare British 4x12 cab model from the 80s rock era. This 1980B "Bass" cabinet is loaded with British Greenbacks on the top and V30 on the bottom. This mix of careful drivers and mics creates huge sound with massive sound with big bass and sharp highs.
FLEXIBLE INTEGRATION
The IR-X's seamless effects loop lets you easily integrate your favorite effects with everything from the simplest setups to the most complex digitally controlled rigs.
IR-X INTEGRATION
All in one
The IR-X's surprisingly compact size turns your pedal board into your complete rig. Run your favorite dirt pedals and filters directly into the IR-X's input as you would any amplifier, and place your favorite time effects into the effects loop. Now send all that tone directly to the card with the mind-blowing benefits of IR technology.
Standalone preamp
Do you want all the benefits of the IR-X's all-tube preamp section but prefer a live cabinet on stage? No problem. Simply connect the Send effects loop to your time effects and then to the power section of your amp. You can still send the IR output to the console to avoid the hassle of mic'ing live into the speaker (see the manual for details).
IR charger
To use the IR-X's IR technology independently of the preamp section, simply plug your favorite preamp or pedals into its effects loop return. It's a great way to exploit all of its power amp and speaker simulation on stage or in the studio.
EXPANDED MIDI CONTROL
IR-X is MIDI compatible. Whether it's pulling presets with a pedalboard controller or changing channels with the laptop running your entire show, the IR-X is ready to get the job done. It's truly the perfect marriage of modern control and classic tube sound.
IR-X EDITOR SOFTWARE
The IR-X gives you amazing tonal control, but the included Friedman IR-X Editor software takes it to a new level. With it, you can change each channel's power amp simulation via Thump and Presence controls, load your favorite IRs, enable Boost Lock, select Loop ON/OFF, and save it all to 128 MIDI presets.
IR-X FEATURES:
• HIGH VOLTAGE all-tube preamp - DI
• 2 12AX7 preamp tubes
• Two independent channels + boost
• Channel 1 (upper channel): clear to gravelly
• High gain drive of channel 2 (lower channel)
• MIDI programmable features:
o Channel selection / Boost
o IR selection
o Thump and Presence – three-way switch per channel
o Effects loop ON/OFF
o Boost lock
• Power amp simulation with software-modifiable presence and thump (per channel)
• Low latency impulse response speaker simulation (bypassable)
• CAB/IR selector with three positions 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 including Bass, Middle, Treble (per channel)
• 3-way Bright switch (channel 1)
• 2-way waterproof switch (channel 2)
• Three multifunction pedals
• Ultra transparent serial effects loop (bypassable)
• TRS balanced output
• Headphone output
• Standard 5-pin MIDI and USB MIDI connector
• USB software editor - powered by SYNERGY
• 3-year limited warranty
• Universal 12V power supply included
• 6-foot USB2.0 A male to B male cable included
• Dimensions (including buttons): 5.5" (D) x 6.5" (W) x 2.3 (H)
• Weight: 1.5 lbs.