Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal with IR and MIDI
The Tone King Imperial All-Tube Preamp pedal delivers '50s tweed, '60s blackface, & vintage British rock tones. Featuring 2 independent channels, onboard reverb & tremolo, & editor software.
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Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal with IR and MIDI
The Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal isn’t just another pedal; it’s a time machine for your tone. Capturing the iconic sounds of mid-century American tube amps, this pedal brings vintage rock and roll straight to your feet, now enhanced with cutting-edge tech like MIDI and Impulse Response (IR). Whether you're chasing the crisp cleanliness of '60s blackface amps or the grit and swagger of '50s tweed, the Imperial Preamp Pedal delivers an American tone you can take anywhere — from the studio to the stage and everywhere in between.
Legendary Tone, Modern Innovation
Why settle for one tone when you can access a whole library? Here’s what makes the Imperial Preamp Pedal so special at its core:
Two Channels of Classic Tone: Flip between the Rhythm channel, delivering the pristine, smooth tones of a ‘60s blackface combo, and the Lead channel, which captures the raw growl of ‘50s tweed amps with a tweakable "Mid-Bite" control for British-inspired crunch.
Tube-Driven Glory: With 3 high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, nothing emulates rich harmonic saturation like the real deal.
Zero-Watt Power Amp Circuit: Yes, you heard that right. The exact phase inverter circuit from the Tone King Imperial MKII amp delivers the feel and dynamics of a cranked power amp, minus the blaring volume.
Built-In Effects for the Stage and Studio
Why haul around extra pedals when the Imperial already has iconic effects built in? It’s your all-in-one box for a great tone.
Spring Reverb (Convolution): Dial up lush, vintage-inspired reverb with the Reverb and Dwell controls. Perfectly tweakable for subtle ambiance or cavernous washes.
Tremolo (Digital): Add hypnotic pulses and dynamic depth to your playing with independently assignable Depth and Speed controls per channel.
Whether you're performing live or recording tracks, the reverb and tremolo effects on this pedal will make your tone breathe effortlessly.
A Dream of Crystal-Clean Connection
Hooking up your gear has never been this exciting (Yes, nerding out over your setup is cool):
Stereo FX Loop: Seamlessly integrate external effects into any part of your chain with the ability to be bypassed too, for maximum flexibility.
USB & MIDI Compatibility: Save and recall up to 128 presets via MIDI, tailoring specific setups for different performances or tracks.
Impulse Response (IR) Technology: Capture the sound of legendary cabinets, right down to every sonic nuance. With built-in OwnHammer IRs and dual 3-way CAB/IR toggles, you can experiment endlessly. Prefer to use your own IR library? No problem. The Tone King Editor software makes it ridiculously easy to expand your scope.
No Restrictions Recording: Send your signal direct to your DAW with low-latency IR cabinet simulation or disengage IRs for external loaders.
Playability Meets Versatile Design
Getting incredible tone shouldn’t come at the cost of usability. Luckily, the Imperial Preamp Pedal balances both effortlessly.
Simple Yet Intuitive Controls: Independent Volume and Attenuation knobs for each channel allow precise control over gain.
Customizable Effects Per Channel: Assign reverb, tremolo, and cabinet simulations to specific channels without overcomplicating your setup. Tailor the vibe of each channel exactly to your liking.
Expandable Rig Options: Whether you're building a mega pedalboard or running direct into a PA system, this pedal integrates easily into virtually any setup. You can even retrofit it to add channels to your current amp.
Tone and Tech without Compromise
The marriage between classic analog warmth and cutting-edge digital tech makes the Imperial Preamp Pedal a modern guitarist's best friend. While its tones evoke the great amps of the past, its modern design ensures flexibility and consistency for today’s players.
Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal Features:
Authentic '50s tweed and '60s blackface-inspired tube amp tones
High voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes ensure warm, harmonic responsiveness
Zero-watt power amp with phase inverter for rich dynamics
Assignable convolution spring reverb and digital tremolo
Stereo FX loop and MIDI compatibility for ultimate versatility
Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal w/IR and MIDI Specifications
Item #:
TON IMPPREPEDAL
Manufacturer Part Number:
IMPERIAL PREAMP PEDL
UPC:
763815134659
Product Specifications
Connections:
Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift Switch
1/4" Headphone output
Effects Send and Stereo Return Jacks
MIDI 5-pin standard connector
USB-C connector for use with the included Tone King Editor software editor
To Amp In, From Amp Send and From Amp Return Jacks – for adding Imperial channels to your amp or preamp
Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.2” x 5.7” x 2.75”
Weight: 1.9 lbs
Tone King Imperial Tube Preamp Pedal w/IR and MIDI Specifications
Product Specifications
Connections:
Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with Ground Lift Switch
1/4" Headphone output
Effects Send and Stereo Return Jacks
MIDI 5-pin standard connector
USB-C connector for use with the included Tone King Editor software editor
To Amp In, From Amp Send and From Amp Return Jacks – for adding Imperial channels to your amp or preamp
Dimensions (W x D x H): 7.2” x 5.7” x 2.75”
Weight: 1.9 lbs
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Jean N. 🇺🇸
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Great for silent stage use!
Great for silent stage use! Best clean sounds I have ever heard in an amp pedal. Amazing pedal platform application. Highly recommend for any silent stage use, either by itself or on any size pedalboard. “Feels” great under your fingers. Stereo XLR outs to make life easy and any sound person happy.
This pedal is incredible. I play at my church with no amps, and this has become my entire amp setup. It sounds fantastic once you spend a little time dialing it in. Swapping in your own IRs really takes it to the next level. Seriously rad piece of gear.
I'm getting really good tone from this. I have always used tube amps, I went with this because it uses preamp tubes allowing me to get a consistent tone I'm used to. this was my first attempt in the digital world. I paired this with two fender tone pro fr-10s for stereo output. The tremolo sounds aw...
Published date
11/27/25
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JJ 🇺🇸
Underwhelming
Not enough for the price. The tone isn’t special enough to justify the price tag. I returned the unit. The reverb and tremolo is good. The overdrive is nothing to write home about.
Published date
11/28/25
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Scott S. 🇺🇸
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I was anxiously waiting for
I was anxiously waiting for this restock! This is the premier clean/break up tone you've been dreaming of. If you can't get the actual amp, this is the next best thing. The tubes enhance the feel and nuance of playing through something this size. This is the only clean channel you need, you won't be...
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