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With the IR-D dual tube preamp and DI pedal, Friedman sets its sights on the perfect marriage of modern amenities and authentic tube tone. In essence, the IR-D is a Friedman preamp section housed in a pedal that boasts two independent channels and convenient IR technology. Friedman’s famous Dirty Shirley and Twin Sister amplifiers inspire the IR-D, which runs two glowing hot 12AX7 tubes at high voltages that ensure true-tube response with none of the voltage-starved tonal flimsy of underpowered tubes. Each channel provides a laundry list of surgical controls: 3-band EQ, independent boost, Structure, Bright, IR cabinet/power amp simulations, plus 13 IRs preloaded for sending studio-grade tones to FOH mixers and more. Controls are clean, user-friendly, and easy to work via the IR-D’s multifunction footswitches. These let you tackle channel switching, activate the effects loop, and supercharge either channel with customizable boosts. Included editing software also allows you to save and cue MIDI-based presets with storage for up to 128 programs ? in other words, the customization gets granular! Ditch the amp and cab, and go direct with the powerful tube tones of the IR-D dual tube preamp and DI pedal from Sweetwater.





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Custom channels with dual independent boosts





Each of the IR-D’s two channels is entirely independent and packed with fine-tuned controls. Players get per-channel 3-band EQ and independent boosts, so you can essentially play with four channels at all times. Each channel provides British-inspired tones with visceral detail and sensitivity tube response of Dave Friedman’s finest work. You can dial in mid-scooped rhythm tones on Channel 1, with a boosted mid-forward lead tone on Channel 2. And with a host of other per-channel tools, it’s just as easy to conjure up spanking cleans or tailor tones to any pickups or guitar. The duality makes this pedal a must-have device!





Rapid rig integration with every connection under the sun





The rear panel’s suite of connections helps you route signal and maintain ironclad control, especially onstage. The IR-D features an ultra-transparent series effects loop, and slotting your favorite time-based effects into the loop brings the brilliance and dimensions you’d expect from a head or combo. There’s also 5-pin MIDI, plus MIDI-capable USB for control as well as connecting to software such as third-party IR loaders. Lastly, a headphone output lets you use the IR-D for quiet after-hours practice or even recording! You can travel and gig with the IR-D for gigs while also making it your new favorite practice amp.





Convenient presets, IRs, and editing software





Smooth digital connectivity and IR loading make this pedal a hit with professionals who need exacting instant recall of intricate presets onstage. The IR-D’s editing software lets you manage IRs, adjust power amp simulations, and save up to 128 presets for instant recall via USB- or 5-pin MIDI. The IR-D ships with 13 of Dave Friedman’s favorite cabinet IRs, which can be independently assigned on a per-channel basis (the hardware lets you toggle between three IR selections at any time).





Already have an IR library you love? No problem! You can deactivate the pedal’s IR section and use it on your own. Conversely, you can bypass the preamp and use only the IRs should you need to work with a different preamp. Another possibility is using a live cabinet onstage while the IR-D’s IR output goes to a mixing board.





Friedman IR-D Dual Tube Preamp and DI Pedal Features:


Based on Friedman’s Dirty Shirley and Twin Sister amps


All-tube preamp fitted with 12AX7 tubes running at high voltage for an authentic tube experience


Dual channels, each with independent parameters including boost, 3-band EQ, and IRs


Expansive connectivity with a bypassable series FX loop, USB and 5-pin MIDI, and a headphone out (in addition to standard jacks)


USB software editor fuels efficient workflow and recall with slots for up to 128 MIDI presets


MIDI programmable features include channel selection, boost, IRs, Thump and Presence, FX loop on/off, and boost lock


13 preloaded cabinet IRs with the ability to save your own IRs to the pedal


Includes power supply, USB cable, and limited 3-year warranty