Radial Engineering JDX Direct-Drive - Overview

Radial Engineering Ltd. JDX™ Direct-Drive™ User Guide
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OVERVIEW
The JDX Direct-Drive™ is a unique device that emulates the sound of a guitar amplier while doubling up as a direct box.
In other words, with the Direct-Drive on a pedalboard, you can do a gig without carrying an amp to the club or record
silently using all your favorite pedals. The design begins with a ¼” guitar input and passive thru-put to feed a stage amp
plus a dedicated tuner output. The signal then passes through a series of lters to create Radial’s signature JDX™ tone.
This is modelled after the sound of a Shure SM57™ in front of a Marshall™ 4x12 cabinet. This is augmented with two
amp settings that add the character of a Marshall JCM™ head or Fender Twin™ combo to the mix. These can be further
tailored using a presence switch to add extra sparkle. The amp tone signal exits the Direct-Drive via either a ¼” guitar
level output or via a balanced XLR to feed the PA. The Direct-Drive may be powered using a dedicated standard 9V power
brick or an isolated power supply.
COMBO
‘Fender Twin’
STACK
‘Marshall JCM’
JDX 4x12
‘Cabinet with SM57’