Detail 01
Passive thru output
It can feed a stage amp while the Direct-Drive handles its other outputs.
Product detailSKU #1500000017294
Radial EngineeringJDX Direct-Drive Amp Simulator and DI Box Guitar Effects
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Radial’s JDX Direct-Drive puts amp-style guitar voicing and DI routing on a pedalboard. Its filtered JDX sound is modeled after an SM57 placed at a Marshall 4x12, with further voicing settings inspired by a vintage Marshall tube head and an early Fender Twin; a presence switch adds extra sparkle. Send guitar-level signal from the 1/4-inch output or balanced signal by XLR to the PA, while the passive thru can feed a stage amp. A buffered tuner output, polarity reverse, and ground lift support practical live routing.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Pedalboard-based gigs where the PA needs a balanced guitar signal and a stage amp may still be fed.
- Stage rigs needing a dedicated buffered tuner output plus polarity and ground-loop controls.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
Balanced XLR output
It provides a balanced connection for feeding a PA.
Detail 03
Polarity reverse and ground lift
They help phase-align monitors with a stage amp and address hum or buzz from ground loops.
Detail 04
9V power
It can run from a standard 9V supply or a typical pedalboard power brick.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a standard 9V power supply or pedalboard power brick.
- 02Its listed dimensions are 8.8 × 3.78 × 8.9 inches; listed weight is 6.61.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can it feed both a PA and a stage amp?
Yes. It has a balanced XLR output for the PA and a passive thru output for a stage amp.
02Does it have a tuner connection?
Yes. The dedicated tuner output is buffered to avoid pickup loading and quartz-clock noise.
03How is it powered?
Use a standard 9V power supply or a typical pedalboard power brick.
Reference
Full specifications
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2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxhxd
- 8.8 inch x 3.78 inch x 8.9 inch
- Weight
- 6.61
