*** PRE-ORDER - Expected to ship in december 2024 ***
Finally, the next in our wildly successful PA line of power amps is here! Available in either 100W or 50W, this is the perfect power amp to compliment your rack-based preamps, modelers, Ceres, Vesta, or any other preamp! Our goal for this product was to put the excellent power section first found in our amp heads, then into the PA50, and now into a rack format that’s still as compact and lightweight as possible. Weighing in at only 15 / 20 lbs (50W and 100W, respectively) and 8.75″ deep, it packs a huge punch in a compact 2U rack unit.
With the myriad of tone shaping controls the PA-100R / PA-50R will be right at home with any preamp, distortion pedal, or modeling unit. The HiFi / Guitar switch is the secret weapon for running your modeler, or if your preamp is particularly dark. The extensive set of NFB (negative feedback) controls allow for near limitless tone sculpting options, garnering both the best modern and vintage tones, especially given the variable Negative Feedback (NFB) knob.
New Features
Several exciting, never before seen, features are included in this power amp!
MIDI
Our first amp to come standard with MIDI since the Gemini! It recognizes PC (presets) and CC (direct control) messages. A front panel Store button allows for easy preset creation based on the currently selected functions.
Effects Loop
Being bypassable via TRS footswitch, MIDI, or the front panel, it allows for easy patching of external time based effects, or switching of preamp input signals.
Dual Master Volume
Having two Master Volumes allows for easy boosting or cutting of volume, bypassable via the TRS footswitch or MIDI.
Internal Load Box
An internal load box enables silent recording of the PA-50R / PA-100R, capturing all the tonal qualities and benefits without all the volume! This load automatically switches-on when no cabinet is connected, protecting the sensitive tube power section. The load can also be activated via the front panel switch or MIDI. When the load is activated, even with a cabinet plugged in, it is disconnected automatically.
Mute
A built-in MIDI recallable Mute function allows for seamless muting of the signal — useful for tuning, or multiple power amp selection for seamless “cabinet switching.”
Internal Color
The color can be set for each permutation of Loop on/off, Master Volume 1/2, Internal Load on/off, and Mute on/off. The Internal Color can even be controlled directly via MIDI CC message, allowing for light-show style automation.
Bias Monitor
Our next generation bias monitoring circuit allows you to select between a real-time and steady-state display mode. Some like the flashing real-time monitor, but some find it distracting.
Just as with the PA50, included right on the front panel are individual bias adjustments for each power tube. This allows for the use of slightly mis-matched tubes, as well as purposeful mis-matching to generate different harmonic content.
