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The Soldano X88-IR is a 3-channel all-tube rackmount preamp with modern touches while still honoring its iconic legacy. Featuring MIDI connectivity & several gain modes for tonal versatility.
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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. From its inspiring Soldano tone to distinctive purple anodized panel, the X88R is one of the world’s most sought-after pieces of vintage gear used by countless professional musicians including Peter Frampton, Warren DeMartini, Michael Landau, Steve Lukather, Lou Reed and Lee Ritenour to name a few.
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.
Soldano 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp Features:
The Channels
Just like the X88R, 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.
Channel 2 and Channel 3: Identical, both featuring a Fat Switch, a Bright switch and a selectable Crunch/Overdrive switch. This allows you to customize channels 2/3 to your liking.
Channel Select - MIDI Store
Each of the three channels features an illuminated channel select switch. Press and hold any of the channel select switches to MIDI store a preset.
Master Section
The Master section includes a global Master
Stereo Operation / Stereo Loop
The X88-IR offers stereo operation with:
Impuse 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 power amp is a key factor for a truly dynamic and authentic tone, the X88-IR provides an AI captured power amp 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.
MIDI Implementation
The X88-IR preamp accepts external MIDI switchers and controllers, giving you up to 128 user-created presets with real time Control Changes. You can assign and organize your presets right from the front panel or with the included Soldano Editor Software.
Universal Voltage
Mike Soldano designed the X88-IR to work seamlessly anywhere in the world with the help of a voltage selector switch found on the back panel. When traveling or moving to a different country and want to take the X88-IR with you, just select the right voltage, replace the mains fuse with the correct rating (see manual for safety pre-cautions) and you’re ready to go!
Phantom Power
The X88-IR includes a back-panel Phantom Power jack which can be used to power MIDI controllers.
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Soldano 3-Channel All-Tube Stereo Rackmount Preamp Specifications
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