Soldano X88-IR 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp

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Soldano X88-IR 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp

The Soldano X88R is considered by many guitar players as the holy grail of rack mount tube preamps. The new X88-IR continues this legacy by preserving every ounce of Soldano’s legendary tone, with updated modern features tailored to meet the needs of today’s professional players.


THE CHANNELS

The new X88-IR features three channels each with Preamp Level, 3-Band EQ, Output Level and Bright Switch. The original X88R featured independent channels for clean, crunch and overdrive. The new X88-IR offers significantly more flexibility including:

Channel 1 (the “clean” Channel):

• now includes a two position Normal/Altered mode.
• The Normal mode is a Fender inspired clean tone.
• The Altered mode offers a boosted clean for edge of breakup tones

• In Normal Mode, the channel 1 select button will illuminate Green.
• In Altered Mode the channel 1 select button will illuminate Yellow.


Channel 2 and Channel 3 are identical

Both featuring a Fat Switch, a Bright switch and a selectablCrunch/Overdrive switch. This allows you to customize channels 2/3 to your liking. You can select one Crunch and one Overdrive channels, two Crunch Channels or two Overdrive Channels.

• In Crunch Mode, the corresponding channel 2/3 select button will illuminate Purple.
• In Overdrive Mode, the corresponding channel 2/3 select button will illuminate Red.


IMPULSE RESPONSES - ASSIGNABLE PER CHANNEL/MODE

Impulse response cabinet simulation is an essential tool for modern guitarists. The X88-IR offers six onboard IR slots to choose from. Each expertly recorded IR can be assigned to each channel/mode independently, ensuring you get the perfect tone and speaker response, whether running direct onstage, recording, or utilizing the amp’s headphone output for silent at-home practice. You can bypass the IRs using the provided Bypass switch. Add and manage your own IRs using the included Soldano Editor Software powered by Synergy.


POWER AMP MODELING

As the poweramp is a key factor for a truly dynamic and authentictone, the X88-IR provides an AI captured poweramp model simulation based on a 120W 6L6 power amp. This dynamic stereo power amp simulation, coupled with the on-board ultra-low latency cabinet Impulse Responses delivers a studio grade direct solution.


SOLDANO EDITOR SOFTWARE - EXPANDED FEATURES

The Soldano Editor Software features an intuitive user interface, allowing you to easily select the channels, the channel mode, the different IRs for all three channels, load and organize your IR library, and save up to 128 MIDI presets.


Features:

• Three Channel all-tube stereo rackmount preamp
• Soldano’s famous cascading-gain design
• Hand built in the USA
• Tubes: 5 x 12AX7
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Dimensions (2-unit rack space): 19” (W) x 10.25” (D) x 3.5” (H)
• Weight: 10 lbs.


FRONT PANEL

• Purple Anodized front panel
• All Channels - Preamp Level, Bass, Middle, Treble, Output Level and Bright switch
• Channel 1- Bright switch and selectable Normal/Altered Mode
• Fender style Normal Mode
• oBoosted clean Altered Mode
• Channel 2/3 - Fat Switch, Bright Switch and selectable Crunch / Overdrive Mode
• Master Level Control
• Headphone Output jack with Level Control
• IR cabinet simulation (bypassable)
• 6 IR presets, individually programmable per channel /mode
• Load your own IRs via the Software Editor


BACK PANEL

• Voltage selector switch - Mains Fuse must be
• USB(type B 2.0)connector to connect Software Editor
• Includes a 6’ USB cable
• MIDI/Footswitch Input
• MIDI Phantom Power input jack
• 1/4" Main Outputs
• Stereo XLR Outputs with Level Switch and Ground Lift Switch
• Ultra-transparent stereo series effects loop:
• Mono Send and Stereo