Introduction
Rocktron has partnered with LA Custom to produce the ValveSonic series of all tube guitar preamps with
unprecedented sonic versatility. Tonal capabilities range from 1950’s American, to 60’s, 70’s, 80’s British,
to modern American high gain. The ValveSonics have a unique four tube design with the flexibility to
reproduce any musical style including classic rock, metal, pop, country, jazz and more.
Producing tones
only possible with tubes, Rocktron
and
LA Custom
deliver the goods with the
ValveSonic Black
Plate + all tube guitar preamp!
Providing unprecedented sonic versatility with
another
four-tube monster
in the
ValveSonic series, the
Rocktron ValveSonic Black Plate +
model captures the tone of the iconic American combo
known for its pristine clean sound and smooth overdrive when cranked up. We’re talking 50’s “Hybrid Tweed” to
60’s classic “Black Plate” Panel. But this ValveSonic takes it even further providing the hot-rodded tones of the classic
California
amps.
All this with a single preamp!
Features:
The
Valvesonic Black Plate +
features a front panel input jack. The 1-2 switch affects the input of the tube
stage in the preamp. When switched to “1”, the unit provides the more modern “hot-rodded” type of input used
on the classic “California” style amps. When switched to “2”, the unit provides the classic type “Tweed” and “Black
Face Panel” type “American” amps. The Tight switch is used in conjunction with the 1-2 switch; in the up position
the input is “tightened up”.
Bright Control:
The ValveSonic BRIGHT control is a five position switch that provides four different bright variations
to the overall tone found in classic American and “hot-rodded” California amplifiers, with 0 being off and 4 being the
brightest.
Gain Control:
The GAIN control is used to determine the amount of GAIN Input level driving the ValveSonic
tubes.
Boost can be obtained by flipping the Boost switch to the On position. The Boost works in conjunction with the “+”
switch. When the Boost switch is On and the “+” switch is in the down position you will obtain an extra gain stage.
When the “+” switch is Up, you obtain an additional gain stage and essentially add an entire tube to the front end,
replicating the “hot-rodded” California style amps.
EQ:
Bass, Middle and Treble controls determine the amount of these various frequencies present in the signal. The
EQ 1 & 2 switch replicates the two different style EQs that were used in American amplifiers over the years. In the Up
position, (position 1), the 50’s “Tweed” EQ is replicated, providing a more modern midrange emphasis. In the Down
position, (position 2), 60’s “Black Plate Panel” EQ is replicated.
Afterburner:
The ValveSonic series features a unique AFTERBURNER switch. This switch works in conjunction with
the DRIVE control, providing yet another gain stage after the EQ section of the preamp. When the AFTERBURNER is
turned On, this switch emulates a post phase inverter master. When On, you can utilize the Drive control to adjust
the amount of Drive present in the AFTERBURNER stage.
High Cut Control:
The ValveSonic also features HIGH CUT control to adjust the High Frequency cut in order to roll
off some of the high end “sizzle” when the high gain is used. The Master control determines the output level of the
preamp.
T
he ValveSonic family of tube preamps
includes three additional models.
Available Now:
The
ValveSonic Plexi
captures the iconic British arena sound of rock.
Coming Soon:
The
ValveSonic Top Boost
preamp offers the sound
of the famous vintage AC30 amp that delivers the classic “chime,” bringing the classic tube tones from
“Beatles to
Bohemian”
The
ValveSonic High Gain
model, where the name says it all, delivering the heaviest of tones in this tube
preamp series.
