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TONE KING IMPERIAL DUAL CHANNELALL-TUBE SYNERGY PREAMP MODULEFor nearly two decades, Tone King has been synonymous with premium American tube tone, andno amplifier better defines their legacy than the Imperial MKII. From the glassy spank of vintageBlackface cleans to the gritty breakup of the best Tweed tones, the Imperial delivers the touch-sensitive dynamics and sweet harmonic complexity that have made Tone King a revered nameamong boutique amp aficionados. Now, through a collaboration with Synergy, the Tone KingImperial experience has been brought to the groundbreaking modular preamp format.The Imperial module mirrors the two-channel design of the flagship Imperial MKII amplifier,offering independent Rhythm and Lead channels, complete with intuitive controls and theunmistakable feel of a handwired American classic. With a powerful, dynamic voice and inspiringresponsiveness, the Tone King Imperial module puts decades of vintage tone at your fingertips -now with all the flexibility of the Synergy platform.VINTAGE AMERICAN TONES REIMAGINEDThe Rhythm channel of the Imperial module captures the shimmering highs and round low end of agreat Blackface-era amp, perfect for crisp chords, blues-inspired leads, and lush clean textures. TheLead channel is voiced after a mid-‘50s Tweed amp pushed into glorious overdrive, offering a thick,harmonically rich, and touch-sensitive breakup that can rival even classic 100W heads. Eachchannel features independent tone shaping, Volume, and Attenuation controls, giving you theability to precisely fine-tune both your clean and driven tones.BIAS TREMOLO - THE HEART OF VINTAGE AMPSOne of the hallmarks of the original Imperial MKII amplifier is faithfully captured here: a vintage-style true analog bias tremolo. This bias-modulated tremolo delivers pulsing, organic movementthat breathes life into your playing. The effect can be assigned to either or both channels and iscarefully tuned for musical consistency across all settings.DUAL-CHANNEL TUBE PREAMPThe Synergy Imperial module offers two independent channels that recreate the classic Tone Kingamp experience with stunning authenticity.• The Rhythm channel features a classic layout of Volume, Bass, and Treble controls, with adedicated Attenuation control (Master Volume).• The Lead channel offers Volume, Tone, Mid-Bite, and Attenuation controls, allowing you tosculpt your drive tone with precision.The Imperial module ensures every note you play blooms with rich harmonics, dynamic feel, andthe unmistakable responsiveness of an all-tube design.POWER AMP TONE AND FEEL - ZERO-WATT POWER AMPAt the heart of the Imperial Preamp module lies Synergy’s innovative “Zero Watt Poweramp”technology. This feature incorporates the exact phase inverter circuitry from the Imperial MKIIamplifier. By utilizing one of the 12AX7 tubes, the Imperial MKII module replicates the harmonicand dynamic characteristics of the original amp’s power section, and ensures that the Imperial MKIImodule responds with the same blooming harmonics and dynamic nuance as its full-sizedcounterpart. Whether you’re playing through a recording interface, a live PA system, or integratingit into your existing amplifier setup, the “Zero Watt Poweramp” is the missing ingredient toproviding an authentic vintage like tube amp experience with a preamp system.MID-BITE CONTROL - SCULPTING YOUR OVERDRIVE CHARACTERA standout feature of the Imperial module's Lead channel is the proprietary Mid-Bite control. Morethan just a midrange EQ, the Mid-Bite adjusts the amp’s overdrive structure. As you increase theMid-Bite, it tightens the low end, boosts upper-mid presence, and introduces additional gain. Thisshifts the tone from warm, articulate cleans to a more aggressive, British-flavored rock crunch. TheMid-Bite gives players seamless access to a wide range of tonal textures, from vintage Tweed grit tomodern, punchy overdrive - all within a single channel.ATTENUATION & HF COMPThe Attenuation controls mimic the Iron Man II attenuation found in the original Imperial MKIIamplifier and function as adjustable master volume controls per channel. The HF Comp switchis the treble cut control found on the original amplifier to soften high end frequencies.CATHODE SELECT FUNCTIONLike all Synergy modules, the Imperial includes a three-position Cathode Select switch on its PCB,allowing you to tailor the input tube’s bass response and feel. The module comes preset to ToneKing’s preferred setting, optimized to capture the warm, expressive character of the Imperial MKII,while still offering flexibility for players who want to explore alternative voicings.TONE KING IMPERIAL MODULE FEATURES• All-tube preamp module based on the legendary Tone King Imperial MKII amplifier• 2 x 12AX7 preamp tubes ensure rich harmonic performance• Two independent channels capturing classic Blackface cleans and Tweed-like overdrive• Built-in “Zero Watt” power amp section with phase inverter and transformer• True analog bias-modulated tremolo recreated from the original amp design• Rhythm Channel: Volume, Bass, Treble, Attenuation• Lead Channel: Volume, Tone, Mid-Bite, Attenuation• HF Comp treble frequency cut switch• Cathode Select switch for input tube voicing options• Easy to install and remove from Synergy preamp docksSynergy hardware and interchangeable preamps are protected under US patent.Tapestry Music ships from Canada! ***For USA & International customers: Customs, Brokerage, VAT, Tariff and Duty costs are the responsibility of the customer. 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