"On one hand, J.Rockett's APE (Analog Preamp Experiment) is a pedal with a simple mission: make antiseptic digital delay sound enormous and organic with Echoplex EP-3-style preamp color. But with series and send/return configuration options, enhanced EQ and saturation shaping control, and the ability to add variable gain and distortion to repeated notes, the APE is much more (and much more fun) than a simple one-knob boost in front of your delay."
J. Rockett APE (Analog Preamp Experiment) Digital Delay Enhancer - USED
This now-discontinued, award-winning pedal would be a great addition to your pedalboard or studio set-up. It is in very good condition, with only a few light scratches on the back. It comes with its original box.
Premier Guitar awarded it its "Premiere Gear" designation, and said:
They say:
The APE is a unique design and an accurate re-creation of a famous vintage tape delay’s analogue section. This is not just a preamp but rather the entire analogue circuit from input to output including the sonic influence of the tape heads. It runs at 22.5v just like the original. For convenience, it uses a DC to DC converter allowing you to power it with a simple standard 2.1/5.5mm 9v power supply just like most of the pedals on the market.
- MIX – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the loop it controls the wet/dry mix level.
- REPEATS – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the loop it controls the repeats.
- REC – When your favorite digital delay is inserted into the loop it controls the gain on the delayed notes and helps with the intensity of the delay.
- SEND – Connect your favorite digital delay’s input to the send to start creating your looped delay.
- RETURN – Connect your favorite digital delay’s output to the return to complete your looped delay.
- ON/OFF – Engages the APE.
- LOOP – Engages whatever may be running through the loop.
- Power Supply: 9 VDC center negative supply (sold separately)
- Current Draw: 39 mA
