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2. We put in the FX loop of each preamp the effects we want to apply only to one of the preamps.
For example, a specific delay we want only on Le Preamp 2.
3. Finally, we put after the last preamplifier all the global effects that are usually better sounding
after the preamp stage: modulation or reverb effects, a speaker simulator such as the Torpedo
C.A.B., and stereo effects. By placing the stereo effects at the end of the chain, the next device
(mixer, stereo power amp, recorder etc...) can be fed by a stereo signal.
11 Tips & tricks
• If you use a Torpedo C.A.B. with your Le Preamp, you may want to put the C.A.B. in the FX loop
of Le Preamp. That way, you can connect the XLR DI output of Le Preamp to the mixer and listen
to the whole system, including the Torpedo C.A.B. simulation, through Le Preamp’s headphones
output.
• Even if it’s not shown on the connections diagram, you can use your Le Preamp like a "simple"
tube overdrive/distortion. Just connect it in between your guitar/bass and your amplifier, like
any pedal. If you take the time to carefully set the gain and volume of both channels on the
preamp, you will be able to achieve amazing tones with your Le preamp!
• If you are using an overdrive or distortion pedal in front of your Le Preamp, you may want to
lower the Bass level of the Channel A to keep a cleaner signal.
• If you choose to add pedals after your Le Preamp, using unbalanced connections, you may
want to put a DI box before sending the signal to a mixer. Especially on stage, adding a DI will
help fighting noise, and protect your last pedal against potential phantom power coming from
the mixer.
• Having too much distortion in your tone can lead to a muddy sound that will lack dynamics,
and create or considerably emphasize some unwanted artefacts such as hum, feedback... If
you need a lot of distortion and if the resulting noise is an issue, you may want to consider
using a noise gate processor. Single coil pickups are more sensitive to noise than humbuckers,
moving your guitar around can help you find a noise source (lights, amp’s internal transformer,
computers, monitors...).
• In the studio, you can record three different signals coming from Le Preamp at the same time:
1. The dry guitar signal from the THRU output. This one can be used later for reamping pur-
poses.
2. Le Preamp dry signal from the main output. This one can be processed by the Wall of Sound
III plugin to achieve the Torpedo speaker simulation.
3. Le Preamp with analog speaker simulation from the DI output. This one will give a totally
different sound and/or mix with the Torpedo simulation to thicken your tone.
• Always keep the unbalanced connections as short as possible.
• If you want to keep a balanced connection between your Le Preamp and the following device
connected to its output, you have to use the XLR DI output. If the following device only accepts
1/4", it is possible to use an XLR to 1/4" TRS jack cable.
16 Two notes Audio Engineering Le Preamp