IK Multimedia Z-Tone Buffer Boost Direct Injection Preamp Pedal (1141126)

IK Multimedia Z-Tone Buffer Boost Direct Injection Preamp Pedal (1141126)

The IK Multimedia Z-TONE Buffer Boost preamp DI pedal brings advanced tone shaping to a guitar or bass rig with selectable input circuits and flexible connectivity. It helps adapt your signal for long cables and complex pedalboards, while also adding adjustable boost for extra volume and saturation when needed.

Shape Pickup Response with Variable Impedance Control

The variable Z-TONE impedance control lets pickups change character depending on the load, which helps you dial in the feel and response you want with different gear in your chain. It offers the same variable impedance control found on the AXE I/O interface, ranging from 1 MOhm down to 2.2 kOhms.

• Variable Z-TONE impedance control from 1 MOhm to 2.2 kOhms
• Adjusts how your guitar or bass responds when connected to different equipment
• Helps you find the right vibe regardless of what comes next in the signal chain

Match the Pedal to Active or Passive Pickups

The pickup selector supports Active and Passive modes, so the pedal can accommodate everything from low-output vintage pickups to more powerful modern humbuckers. When using active pickups, it skips unnecessary gain stages to keep the signal path as direct, transparent, and clean as possible.

• Active/Passive pickup selector
• Passive mode accommodates a wide range of pickup types
• Active mode bypasses unnecessary gain stages for a more direct signal path

Choose a Transparent or Harmonic-Enhancing Input Channel

Two channel options let you keep your tone untouched or add character in a controlled way. The PURE channel stays transparent and ultra-precise, while the JFET channel uses a Class A JFET input adapter to subtly enhance harmonics with midrange focus and warmth.

• PURE channel for a transparent, ultra-precise sound
• JFET channel for subtle harmonics, midrange focus, and warmth

Keep Your Signal Clear on Large Pedalboards

Long cables, low-impedance pedals, and complex routing can degrade a guitar signal and lead to dull or lifeless tone. This pedal provides a transparent output to help keep the signal crisp, and it also uses true bypass so it stays completely transparent when not in use.

• Transparent output for maintaining a clear signal across long cable runs
• True bypass operation

Boost Volume and Saturation When You Need It

The built-in Boost circuit provides adjustable gain to increase volume and add saturation. As a result, it can hit an amplifier or downstream pedals harder when you want more intensity from the rest of your setup.

• Adjustable Boost gain
• Adds volume and saturation

Connect to Amps, Pedals, Mixers, and PA Systems

In addition to an amp and pedal “Link” output, the unit includes a balanced XLR output for connecting to mixers and PA systems. It also includes a switchable ground lift to eliminate noise from ground loops, plus an unbalanced 1/4” output for added flexibility.

• Balanced XLR output for mixers and PA
• Amp and pedal “Link” output
• Switchable ground lift to reduce ground loop noise
• Unbalanced 1/4” output

Flexible Power Options for Stage and Studio

It runs from a standard 9V battery, +48V phantom power from a mixer, or a 9V pedal power supply, therefore it integrates easily into an existing pedalboard setup.

• 9V battery power
• +48V phantom power support
• 9V pedal power supply support

Recording Workflows with Simultaneous Amp and DI Tracks

For recording, you can connect the balanced output to an audio interface while also miking an amp to capture an amp tone and a second DI track at the same time. It includes AmpliTube 5 SE, so you can process and fine-tune the DI track without recording endless takes.

• Simultaneous recording of an amp track and a DI track
• Includes AmpliTube 5 SE for Mac/PC with 77 gear models

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What pickup types does it support? It includes an Active/Passive pickup selector. Passive mode accommodates a wide range of pickups, and Active mode skips unnecessary gain stages to keep the signal path direct, transparent, and clean.
2. What does the Z-TONE control do, and what range does it cover? The Z-TONE control provides variable impedance to change how pickups respond depending on the load. It ranges from 1 MOhm down to 2.2 kOhms.
3. What are the PURE and JFET channels? PURE provides a completely transparent, ultra-precise preamp circuit that does not colour the sound. JFET uses a Class A JFET input adapter to subtly enhance harmonics with midrange focus and warmth.
4. How can it connect to mixers or a PA? It includes a balanced XLR output for connecting to mixers and PA systems, and it also provides an unbalanced 1/4” output and an amp/pedal “Link” output.
5. How can it be powered? It works with a standard 9V battery, +48V phantom power from a mixer, or a 9V pedal power supply.

Add the IK Multimedia Z-TONE Buffer Boost preamp DI pedal to your cart to tailor pickup response, maintain a clear signal across your pedalboard, and add adjustable boost when your rig needs it. Contact or visit Gibbys Electronic Supermarket for expert advice on choosing the right guitar and bass signal chain gear and planning your setup.