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Victory Amplification V4 The Kraken Preamp Pedal
2-channel Guitar Tube Preamplifier Pedal with 2 Gain Modes, 3-band EQ, Bright Switch, and Standalone/Amp Through Connection Modes
Tenacious All-tube Tone for Any Amplifier
Turn any guitar amp into a monstrous metal machine with the Victory Amplification V4 The Kraken Preamp Pedal. Equipped with four tubes running at high plate voltage, V4 The Kraken delivers the touch sensitivity and harmonic complexity only a tube preamp section can provide. Run it into your amp’s effects loop to bypass your amp’s preamp section entirely, or set it to Amp Through Mode to use it like a drive pedal. Just like The Kraken amplifier head, The V4 Kraken Preamp Pedal packs two distinct gain channels that cover everything from vintage-style British tones to modern, midrange-focused drive tones. Complete with a 3-band EQ and bright switch for fine-tuning your tone, you’ll be impressed with V4 The Kraken’s sonic prowess.
Two versatile, dynamic gain options
Developed with renowned metal guitarist Rabea Massaad, V4 The Kraken delivers hefty, versatile gain options. Gain mode I exemplifies classic British-style-friendly mids that create the perfect tonal range for genres like classic rock and metal — this mode especially complements dynamic playing within a hard rock structure. Conversely, Gain mode II provides a tighter, more grinding “American” midrange voice that is perfect for aggressive picking styles and heavy metal riffing.
Powerful tone shaping
Tone chasers will love the sound-shaping flexibility of the V4 The Kraken. With its master volume configuration, you can drive the preamp into pleasing saturation and trim the output level to sit perfectly in a mix. The 3-band EQ opens a range of tonal possibilities and allows you to dial in an ideal sound for any situation. From single-coil-loaded vintage-style 6-strings to modern active axes, V4 The Kraken impresses with its ability to bring out the best aspects of your favorite guitar!
A pair of options to integrate with your amplifier
Guitarists at Sweetwater love sending preamp pedals like V4 The Kraken directly into an amp’s effects loop return, bypassing the preamp section to give the amp an entirely new character. For this, use V4 The Kraken’s Amp Through Mode, which essentially adds two new drive channels to your favorite amp. But what if your amplifier doesn’t have an effects loop? No matter: engage Standalone to use it like a drive pedal into your amp's front end.
Victory Amplification V4 The Kraken Preamp Pedal Features:
- Equipped with 4 tubes for touch-sensitive breakup and harmonic complexity
- Amp Through Mode and Standalone Mode give you 2 options for how you hook up to your amplifier
- 2 gain sections cover everything from classic British tones to modern metal mayhem
- 3-band EQ and Bright switch fine-tune your tone for any guitar and pickup combination
- Series effects loop allows you to integrate effects pedals like delay and reverb
- Ultra-rugged steel construction is ready for life on the road
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pedal Type | Tube Preamp |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Channels | 2 |
| Form Factor | Pedal |
| EQ | 3-band EQ, 3-way bright switch |
| Tubes | 1 x EC900, 3 x CV4014 |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (guitar) |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" (through), 1 x 1/4" (effect out) |
| Effects Loop | 2 x 1/4" (loop in, loop out) |
| Other I/O | 1 x 1/4" TRS (Remote: bypass, channel) |
| Bypass Switching | True Bypass |
| Power Source | 12V DC 800mA power supply (included) |
| Height | 3.14" |
| Width | 8.85" |
| Depth | 5.51" |
| Weight | 3.74 lbs. |
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