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Description
Tube-style saturated tone in the styles of your favorite high gain modern and classic amp heads.
Introducing the next generation of the Legend Amp series of pedals, the Legend II line. Guaranteed to be the most versatile distortion pedals on the market, offering huge tube-style saturated tone in the styles of all of your favorite high gain modern and classic amp heads. The Legend II pedals will accompany the original series, as an enhanced upgraded "PRO" version.
* R2 of the Legend Amp Series II represents the response, characteristics, gain, and tonal nuances similar to that of Mesa Triple Rectifier Amplifiers.
The II Series adds a handful of great new features to the standard version I Series.
AMT has added a third output jack for the ultimate in routing flexibility. The Legend II Series includes a speaker simulated cab output (for recording), a preamp output (for routing to a power amp), and a drive output (for using in front of a combo amp or head). All three of these outputs can be used simultaneously. Use the different outputs for recording direct and micing at the same time, run different effects through different outputs, or record three DAW tracks all at once. The routing and recording options are endless. The Legend II Series of pedals are a studios engineers dream come true.
Another feature added to the II Series, is the clean level gain knob, and clean volume boost switch (used only when pedal is in bypass mode). This feature can be used in either of two different ways. 1) As a bypass buffer to maintain proper signal strength through long pedal chains, or 2) As a 2-channel style preamp.
When used as a bypass buffer/booster with other pedals in the signal chain, the user is able to dial in the amount of buffer gain that is added to the output signal. The higher the level of the clean level knob, the stronger the buffered output. This is helpful with long cable runs where signal may be lost/degraded, or even useful for adding that extra kick of boost to your amp. Keeping the knob at 1 o'clock keeps the signal at normal unbuffered level. The second example is using the Legend II pedal as a 2-channel preamp, where the bypass signal will be the clean tone and the overdrive channel will be the engaged tone. By adjusting the clean level knob and by engaging the boost button, the clean signal will be comparable in dB level to the overdrive channel; thus turning the single pedal into a switchable 2-channel preamp.
CONTROLS:
- OD LEVEL adjusts the overall loudness of the pedal output
- OD GAIN adjusts the amount of distortion and drive
- HIGH controls the amount of high frequency in the signal
- MIDDLE controls the amount of mid frequency in the signal
- BASS controls the amount of bass frequency in the signal
- CL LEVEL adjusts the buffer output of the bypassed signal, 1 o'clock positioning represents standard -10dB level
- CL BOOST SWITCH engages a boost of clean signal up to +8dB when the pedal is bypassed, making the pedal a 2-channel preamp
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about AMT Electronics Legend Amp Series Ii R2.
Features and functionality
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The Legend Amp 2 series offers additional inputs and outputs, enhancing flexibility for various setups and providing extra thick tones.
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The R2 pedal is highlighted for its underrated status in the metal preamp world, providing powerful rectifier tones that are often overlooked by users.
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The R2 pedal is praised for its DI/cab sim outputs, which facilitate direct connection to PA systems or recording interfaces without the need for an amp.
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Comparisons
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The R2 pedal impressively complements a Joyo Jackman, delivering substantial high-gain aggression, especially when the amp itself has minimal gain.
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The AMT Legend Series, including the R2, is noted for its uniqueness and preference over other popular metal preamp pedals like the Mooer 005.
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The AMT Legend Amp Series II R2 is highlighted for its ability to emulate Mesa Triple Rectifier tones, offering DI/cab sim outputs and preamp outputs for versatile use.
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Use cases and applications
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An owner effectively uses the R2 pedal with a Joyo Jackman to compensate for low gain, achieving a powerful, aggressive sound suitable for high-gain needs.
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A user pairs the P2 with a Marshall Vintage Modern amp, finding the combination impressive in delivering desired tones.
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Owners mention the R2's effectiveness when playing direct at gigs, particularly through solid-state direct boxes, providing a robust preamp distortion tone.
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User experience
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Owners express strong satisfaction with the R2's capabilities, especially for metal genres, citing its ability to deliver impressive rectifier sounds that stand out in their collections.
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5.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 4 Ratings
51
Very good
it really resembles the sound of the dual rectifier, very good distortion, having the option of 2 channels is the best although they share the equalization
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