{"product_id":"t-rex-twinblaze-tube-dual-channel-distortion-with-boost","title":"T-Rex TwinBlaze Tube Distortion Pedal, Two Channels, 12AX7, 20 dB Boost, Speaker Sim Out","description":"\u003cp\u003eA real 12AX7A preamp tube driving two identical channels — the TwinBlaze puts a two-channel tube amp's front end onto your pedalboard, with each channel independently switchable between Crunch and Lead voicings, from British clean to high gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the TwinBlaze different from a typical dual-drive pedal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TwinBlaze runs a 12AX7A (ECC83) dual-triode tube on high voltage — an internal step-up circuit generates \u003cstrong\u003e200 V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e for the anodes — with both triode halves cascaded for tube clipping, supported by diode clipping. Two identical channels each have a full six-knob control set (Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Level) and a Crunch\/Lead switch — effectively adding two footswitchable tube channels to your existing amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy guitarists choose this pedal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12AX7A (ECC83) vacuum tube in the preamp path, running on \u003cstrong\u003e200 V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo independent channels (A and B), each with a Crunch\/Lead voicing switch, giving four core tones on the fly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSix controls per channel — Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence, Level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated \u003cstrong\u003e0–20 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e clean boost with its own footswitch, placed after the distortion and usable whether the channels are on or off — great for solos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog speaker-simulation output for direct-to-interface recording or a feed to the PA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Denmark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls and switches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGain A \/ B\u003c\/strong\u003e — how hard each channel drives the tube stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLevel A \/ B\u003c\/strong\u003e — output volume per channel (sets rhythm or solo volume).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBass, Middle, Treble\u003c\/strong\u003e (per channel) — \u003cstrong\u003e±6 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e at \u003cstrong\u003e80 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1.3 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e2.3 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresence\u003c\/strong\u003e (per channel) — shelving control for everything above \u003cstrong\u003e2 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrunch\/Lead\u003c\/strong\u003e switch (per channel) — voices the channel for crunch or for high-gain lead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoost\u003c\/strong\u003e knob — \u003cstrong\u003e0 to 20 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e of clean level lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel A\u003c\/strong\u003e footswitch — selects channel A or bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel B\u003c\/strong\u003e footswitch — selects channel B or bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoost\u003c\/strong\u003e footswitch — engages the clean boost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBacklit control markings show which channel and mode are active; unlit means bypass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnections \u0026amp; Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-mounted 1\/4\" input and 1\/4\" output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\" Speaker Sim output — analog, filter-based cabinet emulation for a mixer or audio interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12V DC center-negative\u003c\/strong\u003e, 2.1 mm barrel; dedicated power supply included. 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