Detail 01
Celestion Alnico Blue speaker-and-cab impulse response
Provides the pedal’s cabinet-simulation impulse response.
Product detailSKU #1500000421063
TC ElectronicAmpworx DC30 Preamp Pedal Blue
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Ampworx DC30 places AMPWORX modeling of a 1965 AC30 Top Boost amp into a blue preamp pedal. Normal and Brilliant channel controls, Bass, Treble, Cut, and a selectable pre/post boost provide hands-on tone adjustment. Engage its Celestion Alnico Blue speaker-and-cab impulse response for cabinet simulation, use the balanced direct output when routing from the pedal, or connect headphones for silent practice. Buffered bypass and a channel footswitch keep the layout oriented around quick changes.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Routing a modeled amp sound directly from the pedal with cabinet simulation engaged.
- Switching channels and applying a selectable pre- or post-gain boost during live playing.
- Practicing silently with the pedal’s stereo headphone connection.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Boost switch with pre/post setting
Places the boost before or after gain according to the selected setting.
Detail 03
Balanced 1/4-inch TRS direct output
Provides a balanced direct connection with ground sensing.
Detail 04
Buffered bypass
The pedal uses buffered rather than true bypass.
Detail 05
1/8-inch TRS stereo headphone output
Supports a stereo headphone connection with headphones above 32 ohms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The input is an unbalanced 1/4-inch TS connection.
- 02The direct output is a balanced 1/4-inch TRS connection with ground sensing.
- 03The pedal has a Mini-B USB connector.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What amp does the DC30 model?
It uses AMPWORX modeling of a 1965 AC30 Top Boost amp.
02Can I use it for silent practice?
Yes. It has a stereo 1/8-inch TRS headphone output.
03Can the boost be placed before or after gain?
Yes. The top-panel boost switch selects pre- or post-gain placement.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Headphones Impedance Range
- >32 Ω
- Speaker and Cab Emulation Impulse Response
- Celestion Alnico Blue,
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Footswitches
- Boost, Channel (bypass)
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Blue
- Top Panel
- Boost gain, Boost switch (pre/post)
5 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- >1 MΩ
- Output Impedance
- 1 kΩ
- Output
- 1 x ¼" TRS, balanced with ground sensing*
- Input
- 1 x ¼" TS, unbalanced
- USB Port
- Mini-B USB connector
4 detailsOther
- Headphones
- 1 x 1/8 inch TRS, stereo*
- Front Panel
- Normal, Brilliant, Level, Bass, Treble, Cut
- Bypass
- Buffered bypass
- Direct Out Cab Sim
- 1 x ¼" TRS, balanced with ground sensing*
