Detail 01
3 x 12AX7 tubes
The preamp section uses three tube stages operated at amplifier voltages.
Product detailSKU #1500000476430
Tone KingRoyalist Tube Preamp Pedal - Silver and Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Tone King’s Royalist puts a two-channel tube preamp, cabinet IR section and extensive routing in one floor unit. Three 12AX7 tubes run at amplifier voltages, paired with a Zero Watt power amp and phase inverter. Each channel has its own EQ, reverb, attenuation and selectable 1964, 1967 or 1970 voice. Use the balanced XLR outputs for a direct feed, or integrate it with an amp through its dedicated connection options. MIDI recall and software-based IR management suit more involved rigs.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Building a two-channel pedalboard rig with separate EQ, reverb and attenuation controls per channel
- Sending cabinet-simulated guitar sound directly to FOH or an audio interface
- Recalling up to 128 presets in a MIDI-controlled stage or studio setup
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players wanting a single-channel preamp, since the Royalist is built around two independently controlled channels
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
Stereo series effects loop, bypassable
Lets an external stereo effects chain be placed in series or removed from the path.
Detail 03
OwnHammer IRs plus 12 additional IRs through Tone King Editor
Offers onboard cabinet choices and additional IR access through the editor.
Detail 04
USB-C
Connects to the editor for IR management and related settings.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for the included universal 12V DC power supply.
- 02Direct-output setups use the dual balanced stereo XLR outputs.
- 03External MIDI control requires the pedal’s 5-pin MIDI I/O.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the Royalist run directly to a PA or interface?
Yes. Its low-latency cabinet IR section and dual balanced stereo XLR outputs support direct connection to FOH or an interface.
02How many channels does it have?
It has two independent channels, each with volume, bass, middle, treble, reverb and attenuation controls.
03Can I load custom IRs?
Yes. Custom IR loading and IR management are available through Tone King Editor software.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effects Loop
- Stereo series FX loop (bypassable)
3 detailsPickups & controls
- Switching
- 3-position 1964/1967/1970 voice switch, FAT switch (per channel)
- Footswitches
- Bypass, Channel, Reverb
- Channel Controls
- Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble, Reverb, Attenuation (per channel)
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Silver and Black
6 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- Dual stereo balanced XLR outputs with ground lift
- USB
- USB-C for editor software and IR management
- MIDI
- 5-pin MIDI I/O
- Power Amp Simulation
- Software editable HF comp, low-pass, high-pass filters per channel
- Power Amp
- Zero Watt power amp with phase inverter
- Power Supply
- Universal 12V DC (included)
4 detailsSize & weight
- Height
- 2.75 inch
- Weight
- 1.9
- Depth
- 5.7 inch
- Width
- 7.2 inch
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Irs
- OwnHammer IRs (OH 112 Imperial TK1660, OH 212 Class A Blue, OH 412 Basketweave M25)
10 detailsOther
- Custom Ir Loading
- Yes, via software
- Attenuation
- Dual Iron Man attenuators
- Headphones
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Ir Selection
- 3-position CAB/IR select switch per channel
- Amp Integration
- To Amp In, From Amp Send, From Amp Return
- Additional Irs
- 12 extra IRs via Tone King Editor software
- Ir Cabinet Simulation
- Low-latency, bypassable
- Product Type
- Tube preamp pedal
- Channels
- 2
- Tubes
- 3 x 12AX7
