J. Rockett APE Analog Preamp Experiment

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The APE is a unique design and an accurate re-creation of a famous vintage tape delay’s analogue section. This is not just a preamp but rather the entire analogue circuit from input to output including the sonic influence of the tape heads. It runs at 22.5v just like the original. For convenience, it uses a DC to DC converter allowing you to power it with a simple standard 2.1/5.5mm 9v power supply just like most of the pedals on the market.

The APE can be configured in several different ways-

SERIES SETUP
This allows you to use the APE in front of your delay. This will introduce the famous EP sound as well but will not color the delayed notes like in Loop configuration. All of your delay controls will work as they normally do, however, the APE will function differently. In this configuration the APE acts as a preamp with no controls it just simply adds the influence of the EP sound which is wider and warmer. It introduces a fat sound across the spectrum. Since it runs at 22.5v just like a real EP everything in between the notes is cleaner and clearer. To introduce any controllable effect you must engage the loop switch. Once the loop switch is engaged the “REC” knob becomes a treble boost and gain. The “Mix” knob also controls output.

LOOP SETUP
This allows you to loop your delay into the APE and let the APE take over some of the controls. You will need to set your delay to 100% MIX or fully wet. You will need to set your repeats to only 1 repeat or minimum. The APE will handle the repeats and the mix along with the record head level. The Record head level adds gain to the delayed note. If you set the record head level low and the mix high you will get cleaner delays. If you set the Record head leave; high and the mix low you will have grittier delays, please experiment. 

FEATURES:
‣ MIX – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the
loop it controls the wet/dry mix level.

‣ REPEATS – When your favorite digital delay is inserted
into the loop it controls the repeats.

‣ REC – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the
loop it controls the gain on the delayed notes and helps
with the intensity of the delay.

‣ SEND – Connect your favorite digital delay’s input to the
send to start creating your looped delay.

‣ RETURN – Connect your favorite digital delay’s output to
the return to complete your looped delay.

‣ ON/OFF – Engages the APE.

‣ LOOP – Engages whatever may be running through the
loop. *

Dims – 4.25”x3”

APE draws 39mA