Product Detail
The Gallien-Krueger Plex Preamp Pedal with USB is a game - changer for musicians. It fuses 47 years of amp design know - how with cutting - edge technology, offering the flexibility modern musicians crave. At its core is an active 4 - band “variable Q” equalizer and contour circuit, a bass tone - shaping standard for over 30 years. The PLEX builds on this with expanded filter options, letting you customize your instrument's unique sound. The foot - switchable Compressor and Overdrive ensure your performance fits perfectly in the band or stands out in a busy mix. The Chromatic Tuner keeps everything in tune. The ¼” output can drive your instrument amp or power amplifier, while the DI output sends the sound to the PA or recording console. Aux IN and Phones Out make it great for silent jamming. The USB input/output enables high - quality digital recording and re - amplifying with your favorite recording software. The PLEX has expanded voicing options. Each knob has push - activated functions. Press a knob, and a blue indicator lights up, showing an option is on, and the readout displays the active level. Want more low - end? Push the bass/bump knob. Achieving the perfect slap tone by scooping mids is as easy as pressing the low - mid/contour knob. Eliminate pick noise by pressing the hi - mid/hi - cut knob. Add “air” to a dark instrument via the presence function on the treble/presence knob. Even without an amp, the PLEX has you covered. Its pedal - board - friendly design, distortion, compressor, and large - LED - display chromatic tuner make it an all - in - one addition to your live rig. When you can't use your GK rig at full volume, the PLEX's direct - tracking convenience and in - ear monitor support let you have that GK sound anywhere. Key features include a four - band active EQ and contour, selectable voicing for tone shaping, a compressor with variable settings, a chromatic tuner with a large LED display, an overdrive with multiple options, Aux Input, Phones output, a direct XLR output, USB in/out, support for GK MBP powered enclosures, effects send/return, and a 1/4” line output.
Using the Gallien - Krueger Plex Preamp Pedal is a breeze. First, connect your instrument to the ¼” input. You can then use the ¼” output to connect to your instrument amp or power amplifier, or use the DI output to send the sound to a PA or recording console. The Aux IN lets you plug in an external audio source for jamming, and the Phones Out is perfect for silent practice. When using the knobs, remember that pressing them activates additional functions. You can adjust the tone based on your needs, like adding more bass, scooping mids, or getting rid of pick noise. The foot - switchable Compressor and Overdrive can be toggled during your performance. The Chromatic Tuner is easy to use; just press the appropriate button and tune your instrument while watching the large LED display. For recording, connect the USB input/output to your computer and use your favorite recording software. When it comes to maintenance, keep the pedal clean and dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. If you're not using it for a long time, store it in a safe place. Don't forget to check the power supply regularly to ensure stable performance.
