Friedman IR-D 2-Channel All-Tube High Voltage Preamp Pedal

The Friedman IR-D dual-channel tube preamp is an entire Friedman rig in a compact pedalboard-friendly package. IR-D boasts twfully independent identical foot-switchable channels which are based on Friedman’s legendary Dirty Shirley/Twin Sister designs. This Dave modded JTM45 circuit delivers the signature British tone for which Friedman is known for. Powered by twhigh-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, each channel delivers the harmonic richness and touch response of Dave Friedman's finest designs. DSP IR cabinet/power amp simulation sends a studio-quality mic'd-up tone tyour DAW or Front-of-House. The IR-D provides easy-to-use controls without complex menus and 100-page manuals.

ALL-TUBE FRIEDMAN TONE
IR-D isn't simulating a Friedman tube preamp. It is one. While many available preamp pedals utilize tubes t'warm up' their digital or solid-state circuit, twglowing hot 12AX7 preamp tubes, running at the proper high voltage, are this pedal's beating heart. A genuine preamp in every way, IR-D delivers all the tone, response, gain characteristics, and harmonic complexity you expect from a Friedman design.

DUAL INDEPENDENT BOOSTS
Both channels feature their own independent and highly tweakable Boost circuits. This essentially gives you four channels, accessible with the tap of your toe.

IMPULSE RESPONSE CABINET AND POWER AMP SIMULATION
All great tube amps need a great speaker cabinet, and whether sending your signal straight tthe board or silently playing through the onboard headphone output, IR-D gives you a selection of Dave Friedman’s favorite IRs. Select the IR per channel using the 3-way mini toggle switches or load your own quickly and easily via Friedman’s editing software. You can even disengage the onboard IRs entirely tuse IR-D’s tube preamp with another IR loader.

13 Friedman Cabinet IRs Included:  The Friedman Editor software includes 13 free Friedman IRs tchoose from.  The first three listed below are the ones which are factory set tthe hardware.

1. 6402 57 121
   Dave Friedman's favorite 4x12 cab in bare wood. This is Dave's primary workshop cab and has been used tvoice his amplifiers since the very beginning. It's fitted with four 6402 Greenback speakers and was captured with an SM57 and R-121 for a nice balance of cut and body.
2. 1960 GREEN 5757121
   This cabinet IR is the classic 1960B cabinet from the 80's. Fitted with 20w British Greenbacks. It has a distinctive sonic signature that sings 80's tmodern rock tones. Captured with a pair of SM57 on twspeakers, along with a R-121 thelp fill out the body of the sound. These were fed inta set of API preamps with a touch of EQ tenhance the presence.
3. DS112 57 1973
   The Friedman Dirty Shirley 1x12 open back speaker cabinet with a G12-50GL features a detailed top end with an airy bass and mid response. A perfect choice for clean tones or if you’re looking for a more bluesy sound. Captured with an SM57 and a Soyuz 1973 intAPI preamps.

FLEXIBLE RIG INTEGRATION
The IR-D’s transparent effects loop allows you teasily integrate your favorite effects with everything from the most straightforward setups tthe most complex digitally controlled rigs.

IR-D INTEGRATION

• All-In-One
  IR-D's surprisingly compact size turns your pedalboard intyour entire rig. Run your favorite dirt pedals and filters directly intthe IR-D's input as you would with any amplifier and place your favorite time-based effects in the effects loop. Now send all that tone directly tthe board with the stunning-sounding benefits of IR technology.
• Standalone Preamp
  Dyou want all the benefits of IR-D's all-tube preamp section but prefer a live cabinet onstage? Nproblem. Simply connect the effects loop Send tyour time-based effects and then tyour amps power section. You can still send the IR output tthe console tavoid the hassles of live mic'ing the cabinet (see manual for details).
• IR-Loader
  Tutilize IR-D's IR technology independently of the preamp section, just plug your preferred preamp or pedals intits effects loop return. It's a great way tharness all of its power amp and speaker simulation onstage or in the studio.

EXPANDED MIDI CONTROL
IR-D is MIDI-capable. Whether pulling up presets with a pedalboard controller or switching channels with the laptop running your entire show, IR-D is ready for the job. It truly is the perfect marriage of modern control and classic tube tone.

IR-D EDITOR SOFTWARE
IR-D gives you astounding tonal control, but its included Friedman Editor software takes it ta new level. With it, you can tweak each channel’s power amp simulation via the Thump and Presence controls, load your favorite IRs, activate the Boost Lock feature, select loop ON/OFF and save it all t128 MIDI presets.

IR-D FEATURES:

• All-tube HIGH-VOLTAGE preamp - DI
• 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes
• Twindependent identical channels + boost
  • Based on Friedman’s legendary Dirty Shirley/Twin Sister designs
• MIDI programmable features:
  • Channel select / Boost
  • IR select
  • Thump and Presence – three-way switch per channel
  • Effects loop ON/OFF
  • Boost Lock
• Power amp simulation with software editable Presence and Thump (per channel)
• Low latency Impulse Response cabinet simulation (bypassable)
• Three position CAB/IR select switch per channel (programmable via software)
• 13 free Friedman IRs or load your own
• Boost Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
• Volume and Gain controls (per channel)
• Full EQ consisting of Bass, Middle, Treble (per channel)
• 2-way Bright switch (Per Channel)
• 3-way Structure switch (Per Channel)
• 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 tB Male cable Included
• Dimensions (Including Knobs): 5.5” (D) x 6.5” (W) x 2.3 (H)
• Weight: 1.5 lbs.