FRIEDMAN IR-X HIGH VOLTAGE TUBE PREAMP WITH IR'S!

[@michaelgranse6640]

If I had listened to this without knowing who played it my immediate assumption would have been that it was Nuno Bettencourt. This guy is GREAT!! Well done!!

[@stevewells3160]

This maybe the answer ...im very tired of digital menus looking for something more amp like ...cheers pete your reviews r always great

[@timp.9582]

i'm going for one of these, precisely for the reason that i dont wanna be bothered with digital menu crap. enough is enough.

[@eslsupertips2243]

I've been using the BE-OD for a few years and it is one of the best piece of gear I've ever had...If not the best. Now I'm gonna try that one. I loved it!!!

[@tobyhuff4581]

Thanks for demonstrating the cleans on this thing. Demo vids rarely do this, and it sounds great! Awesome job!

[@markntexas8265]

Agree 💯 I have one and the cleans are amazing

[@211squirrel]

Pete really likes this thing, he freaking BROUGHT IT in that intro!!!!!

[@jcugnoni]

Sounds killer. Great intro tune. And congrats to Dave for nailing another one very good design. He's got the ears and the understanding of what people are looking for.. And the hability to translate this to a great design.. Amazing.

[@BigHairyGuitars]

Yep. Nailed it!

[@david_a_uno]

This sounds freaking amazing, and of course, your rock compositions are dazzling. Thank you!

[@dougappel5924]

Another great demo, Pete. Thanks for succinctly giving us a very clear idea of this preamp pedal's capabilities. These things just keep getting better!

[@PrestonSmithsMusic]

Those small pedal sized devices are really game changer. Sounds awesome, Pete! 🤘😎

[@davidyergensen4509]

Pete, that new Friedman preamp footpedal sounds really good. Your demo tune demonstrated a wide variety of sounds. I especially like the cleaner, lydian section. I agree with your choice of using the EV IR for the cleaner stuff, it really gave the desired warmth. Wow, what a great demo and great new product! Thanks for this great demo.

[@kenjiwhe]

Gitarist of the year does it again. Not just the review but awesome playing and inspiring licks on what's sounds like a great preamp. Thanks Pete!

[@ericvinson4628]

That riffage from 0:30 to about 0:45 was straight 🔥 🔥 🔥! And nice cleans to boot (pls tell your strat I said “hi”)!!!

[@newstuff1107]

I got it used to clone it on my HX Stomp. It is very good. It’s the real thing. Now my Stomp sounds the exact same, I run it in the front of my clean JCM, BUT it was A LOT of tweaking over several days, taking breaks and getting it closer incrementally. The IR-X is totally worth if you prefer analog/ knobs, simplicity, instant professional tone.

[@andersestes]

would you share your preset for this?

[@newstuff1107]

@@andersestes yes no problem. You should send your email address here I guess, or maybe you know another way?

[@sircharles7323]

Pete, what a great demo, including all what is important and fantastic playing/recording. Thanks a lot. And yes, this seems to be the thing I am looking for (realistic analog valve amp sound without driving a real cab, going into recording, mixer, studio monitors)

[@checkboxeleven]

16:06 "Oh, and by the way, it sounds nice on the bridge pickup too" ----->Understatement of the century right there my friend ........

[@JonnySuperThunder]

Awesome pedal and awesome demo Pete your the best!!!

[@gregeesturn1]

This is what keeps me coming back to your channel. In depth reviews that highlight the best in these devices. You, Beato, Pierce, ... that's my daily diet. Thanks Pete, looking forward to the next one!

[@RokDAWG1]

Oh wow those cleans with that Strat just blew me away! I honestly was expecting all snarl and not really anything in the way of warmth. As far as the beefy monster tones, I really didn’t expect anything less. Dave really knows how to capture those brutally beautiful monster tunes!

[@alexikalfayan45]

Pete , amazing demo. You put your heart and soul in those demo's. Let alone your killer skills .

[@GCKelloch]

The British made 20W Heritage G12M20-75 are 60s era repros with paper formers (that burned out easily). Notice the extra 4kHz+ chime. I really like those. They are a good bit brighter, yet more "woody", than the later GB's with Kapton formers. I mix my G12M20-75 cab IR with a G12H30-55 cab IR for a full sounding vintage tone.

[@swmorgan515]

Wow such a great product. Simple approach with the 2 real tube preamp channels and the digital stuff at the end for the direct side. I have used modelers for a while, but always find myself gravitating to the Marshally tones for both high gain and clean, so this is prefect for me. Seems like a step forward from the really cool idea that was the Atomic firebox, but with the real tube/analog think for the core tone. Pete's videos always give me GAS.

[@BobbyHarrisonGuitar]

Excellent video, Pete! I’ve always loved that Friedman sound. It’s great that we have an increasing number of options for hybrid rigs. I’ve just had a board built that combines my Quad Cortex with my Victory V4 amp pedals.

[@normjones6916]

Super great rock tune, sounds amazing with this preamp :)

[@johngraves2185]

As usual, you knocked this one out of the park! I’ve been waiting for Dave to do something like this for a while. Nice!

[@ollid.5590]

Besides the always-helpful product presentation Pete‘s music is top notch. Sometimes I click on a new video just to listen to his intro song. Always great!

[@bigdavedave9865]

Great stuff Pete! Great unit, what a time to be a guitarist!

[@briantost7125]

I’ve been hoping specifically Dave would put out a modeler for yrs. This is more than I could have expected. I ordered one immediately. I know these will sell out so hard.

[@walth9092]

Reminds me so much of how, Jimmy Page would layer his guitars. Beautiful work Pete.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@evenstephen2000]

All I can say is the combination of Pete and Dave Friedman is just unbeatable. This is a great piece of equipment…and I badly want!

[@MetalMayhem1978]

Pete, deadset brother, you are without a doubt one of the best guitar players I have seen. Keep up the good work, just another one of your fans from Australia

[@IamtheActionman]

Genius playing and wicked demo dude🤘

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@Ryan-Hall]

Hey PETE!! Really GREAT SONG 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and a 4 🦄 🦄🦄🦄!! The Song! The Sound, The PreAmp and The Presentation got all 5 ⭐, the 4🦄 get ,,,. Well I'm working on That🤔 Can I help I was so blown away that I even need to Explain the Unicorns!!!😉😉😉 Enjoy your Geg My Brother and Favorite Music-In-Law 🤘🎸🤠

[@MetalMayhem1978]

Omg !!!!! That Rhythm part on the yellowish guitar!! That sounds better than anything ever

[@taylormesa]

This is what the Fryette Valvulator should have looked like, it’s much more useable in a pedal format with the IR loader. I only wish there was a “Dirty Shirley” setting… maybe that will be released as a separate pedal?? So good tho, and great demo Pete!

[@johnmac8084]

IR-D is the Dirty Shirley version

[@taylormesa]

@@johnmac8084yes, thank you. I made this comment 10 months ago before the IRD was released.

[@johnmac8084]

@@taylormesa Yes, of course, IR-D has only been out for about 3 months

[@TheRodge2112]

With all the killer pedals coming out, I'm going to run out of money. I need to stop watching youtube. Pete's a killer salesman! A splendid review, as usual. This seems like a nice blend of simplicity and technology for the modern player at a relatively reasonable price. Hmm.

[@newstuff1107]

It’s a great preamp… but I managed to copy the channel 2, all knobs at noon, with my HX Stomp. I plan to copy channel 1 also. Running into my tube amp. Same thing, undistinguishable after fine tuning it at separate sessions. It’s a great pedal for someone without a good modeler. Sounds so good.

[@MoreMeRecording]

Awesome, I actually clicked on this right after to listening to Michael's fantastic demo and man....Anyone that doesn't believe that a lot of the tone is in the hands is deaf! Both your guys demos are fantastic, yet sound quite different. So, yes, guitars sound different. Hands sound different and you guys proved a certain YT loudmouth that has been calling these 2 factors, BS, has clothy ears! hahah

[@PeteThorn]

Thank you, and I for one I’m totally of the belief that hands make a huge difference, the way you use them is where the tone starts

[@gypsy7jk]

I should have thanked you earlier for letting me know about this. Now I can have it on pedal board and it’s just like my Friedman head. Thanks

[@Firebrandrock]

Awesome awesome awesome….what a killer unit not to mention that you Mr. Thorn sound epic!!!! Best demo so far and probably will be……nailed it !!!!

[@highwayman2849]

Yet another great intro Very tasteful and so inspirational as always.

[@Dunk0The0Punk]

Really Dig the Hendrix riffs and amazing sounds from Daves IR-X

[@joemcgraw5529]

This is by far the best Demo of the IR-X which really shows how to use it ,my girl freind is gonna be pissed but maybe I can hide it and pretend I always had it ,Like alot of other gear LOL

[@SteveClarkeSongs]

Great demo, Pete. You showed off it's features really well. I'm bought one of these after watching this video.

[@adamalper804]

Holy shit! I'm not sure what i want more, the pedal or Pete's skills! I have neither! Amazing, creative, melodic playing with what looks to be a great piece of equipment!

[@ddixon1016]

That one is easy - Pete's skills. Pedal sounds great, but Pete always sounds great.

[@rocamp56]

Hi Pete Awesome demo. Bought one! Hopefully get it by the weekend Cheers

[@wesrowe8732]

Oh Pete...so damn tasty!! The solo reminded me of Kim Thayil - loved it. Great playing and review as usual!

[@MRxr400]

ok, this is the perfect tool for me. exactly as you describe of not interested in menu's etc. i assume if you wanted to use stereo pedals like delay and reverb after the IR's, they'll have to be able to accept line level. then send through a passive stereo di to desk for live gigs.

[@earlcoli5607]

How does this compare to the new Universal Audio OX Stomp Dynamic Speaker Emulator Stereo Pedal? I am looking forward to your thoughts! This Friedman IR-X looks and sounds great! Thanks Pete!

[@vextract4662]

Thanks for demoing clean strat Jimi, that sounds just fine!

[@TeleCustom72]

sounds brilliant - the playing doesn't hurt.

[@PeteThorn]

Thanks!

[@johanekelund4930]

love your demos Pete, and what a cool product

[@studio-d943]

Thanks for the music and great demo! … another one trying the preamp only out to the Fryette power station, synergy power amp, sl-68 fx return, etc… would love it! Thanks again, still the best!!!

[@Studio22mix]

That track is amazing Pete 😍👍🏼

[@Tony-w5x]

Always that amazing flow of music and licks. Leaves me to wonder how many hours that guitar is in your hands every day?

[@Joe-mz6dc]

9ish lol

[@danriley5848]

I really dig this pedal and I definitely have to get me one. Great video and demo as always Pete with great playing as usual. ✌🏻

[@RolanTHUNDER]

Great video Pete! That Friedman packs so much tonal variety into a small package. I'd love that! I also liked your song and love how you work Lydian into what you play even when improvising ♥ 🎸👏

[@middle_pickup]

Holy balls that thing sounds fire. Nice tones, Pete.

[@majikband]

I knew you would make a ripping intro track with this. Amazing as always.

[@revsharp777]

Ordered mine today and arriving tomorrow. Can't wait!

[@JezKemp]

This looks and sounds absolutely incredible - Friedman + hot valves + digital IRs! But bit of a shame the only external switching is by MIDI - great to have the MIDI of course but always going to be a slight delay

[@FreddysFrets]

"Why you do this to me Dimi?! " Just when I've fully integrated the ToneX into my live rig!

[@kurtdsap9744]

Again, such a great tune. Thanks for that, also for the in depth review. Cheers

[@bojanzdolsek63]

Excelent stuff .. sounds amazing... what is the latency when recording?

[@admarhermans1]

Hi Pete, I play bass... But, I love guitar as well, and I highly respect your work, your video’s and demo’s. I watched a few videos on the new Friedman preamp ‘pedal’. I guess it will work great with bass too (and not only the hip higher gain stuff, which I don’t particularly like. I’m a little more old school...). I’ve been using a Koch ‘63OD pedal (as a DI with speakersim.) for bass for a few years and I like it very much, but I think the Friedman (first channel mostly) would do even better for what I’m doing. But, in the bass community there’s not much people like you, that are not just working for specific brands, but only make videos about stuff that’s working for them. Most others just do cheap payed reviews in my bass community... I really think the new Friedman preamp would work out great for working bassists like myself. Better than for instance the new Ampeg thing, because we know: Friedman means quality. Ampeg is not. Others are mostly the same. And many of us working bassists would love a modern tube-preamp with IR’s and real knobs to work with. Not the harder to work with digital stuff. I play in various bands, mostly covers. Songs from The Beatles, The Beachboys, CCR to Bowie, Queen, AC/DC and Van Halen. I really like to use guitar tube preamp pedals as DI’s (with speakersimulation if possible), because they are never too subby and work great with various pedals and with my very simple MarkBass or Taurus amp and Ampeg cabs backline: I get all of the sound with FOH without killing everyone onstage and in the clubs I play mostly. But, I feel the new Friedman can deliver much more for me than the stuff (Koch) I use right now. My favorite bass amps were an old Sound City 100 watt tube head and later a Marshall VB-400. Nice and silky round, but really almost a ‘70’s hifi bass sound (not too much sub low end no one needs). And also loud, too loud, way too loud... I feel the new Friedman can give me that sound again, without being too loud onstage. A 4x12, 2x15, 2x18 and 8x10 as IR’s would be great... I guess this simple pedal could really kill al competition in the bass community: it’s great quality, it’s philosophy is simple, it has knobs that work easily on every gig, an easy to use editor, and it’s here at a great price. Why didn’t David get this? Too busy? I love the man’s work and watch all the video’s he’s in. But bassists love him too! 🤣 Same with Suhr. But they tend to forget about us and leave us with the cheapy bass stuff... My opinion: if a great preamp or amp works great with guitar and has some extra headroom, it will do even better with bass. The preamp is here. Not in need to do extra stuff to it for bass. Just add some nice IR’s. Would you please consider doing a video on this Friedman ‘pedal’ on bass guitar. I’ve heard you playing bass really well and the music you play and love is very broad, and you have great taste. That’s great. If anyone can do a great video on this pedal for bass, it’s you. And you really know the Friedman stuff and Dave’s philosophy. Please consider. Kind regards! 🖖

[@mikec8815]

How does Pete come up with all these amazing songs and riffs? Its better music than anything released in the last 20 years

[@fergeraci]

Yes. Amazing.

[@robertdouble559]

1. Amazing creative head for arrangement ideas. 2. GREAT ear 3. SOLID all round player 4. He's a fucking LEGEND!

[@calebsj]

Wish he would do a lesson video on how he approaches harmony

[@Gibsondude]

He's a monster player 😊

[@lightinme217]

He copy’s me

[@simonhimself1]

As someone who dislikes modelers, but can't mic amps either (apartment), this is the perfect solution.

[@peaceman7321]

Love this pedal! Great review, as always, Pete! And..... off topic, but Rock n' Roll is always better with HAIR - glad it's back (bald guy here)!!

[@jasonstallworth]

Pete, you have such tasteful playing dude! 🤘

[@PeteThorn]

Thank u!

[@andrewmanara5289]

Killer tones. Thanks for the great vid

[@kenphillips3282]

Damn Pete… another killer Pete Thorn mini demo tune, awesome! What a great little unit too 😊

[@leonardosalomao6855]

Thanks a lot Pete, how do you compare this “pedal” with Friedman BE Synergy module ?

[@yaniv-nos-tubes]

the official kemper slayer is here

[@jjschulz3472]

Bought one, can't wait to play it.

[@matteomidas638]

Hi Pete! Thank you for the video!

[@elchinomalta]

Sin querer reprofuje la intro en 0.75 y me gusto muchisimo!

[@jackloganbill605]

O h my that sounds incredible......

[@mykneeshurt8393]

That intro song... damn, man.

[@Brutuscomedy]

I want to like it but honestly think I prefer the tone from some of those Joyo lunchbox amps more. Despite only sporting one tube each, they sound warmer and thicker to my ears.

[@themoonman-4]

Bravo Pete and Thank You!

[@racrx7]

Sounds killer! Curious on how well heat management is?

[@RulgertGhostalker]

the miracle, with something like that, is the power supply ... i don't know how much of the supply is internal or external, or how Dave worked that out, but that's really impressive.

[@jarrettmcgregor1001]

Best I've heard/seen. Need to get it!

[@karmatype7887]

Well that intro just made my day!

[@dalstar925]

Very Nuno-like riff. Dig it!

[@shredx81]

The demo tune is rad. Nice one Pete! (Again lols)

[@FastRedPonyCar]

OK Pete, IR loader aside, how does this sound and feel compared to the synergy BE module? I.E If you have your own IR loader and form factor aside, would you still consider this over the syn1 and BE module?

[@kimmoparonen1737]

High voltage tube pre-amp with the benefits of digital modeling...🤔oh yes! I wish Friedman made a rack version with stereo FX loop/outputs

[@JWPGuitarPickups]

Thorn and Friedman ROCK !!

[@sfdoyle]

Love Pete but gawd save me. Menu, Whistle and bells, boost, bright, thump switch, channel switch, master volume on and on, and on. etc. grab a guitar, cable, tuner, amp, turn up loud and use guitar volume knob, and play!

[@VintageRandom]

Pete, do you find the plexi cleans have enough headroom to arrive at unity gain with the BE channel in a live setting? (a setting where you really don't want to rely on the sound engineer)? :)

[@jpeterso1977]

Sounds great, Pete.

[@EasyHeat]

I spy some NUNO influence on the tail end of that intro demo song! Fantasic!

[@rangerdoc1029]

Really missed an opportunity to call this the Smallerbox.

[@desipelletier2981]

The tight box

[@kylecoffey6010]

Dammit that EBEVH sounds BadAss! Pete another great video man! Hope you're doing AOK!

[@houseofshred3725]

The opening tune! SICK!

[@Gibsondude]

Awesome demo!

[@JeremyDressman]

Pete, it looks like you set the EQ roughly even. My IR-X treble is out of control. The bright switch is ear piercing. Was your's overly trebly?

[@hammer5475]

So Mr. Thorn is there “space” between channel switches? Also would you just use a balanced cable to the board or a direct box for live applications?

[@soundstorm9508]

Thanks for the demo Pete! Can we add 3rd party IRs?

[@PeteThorn]

Yes!