API Audio TranZformer LLX Bass Pedal
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API Audio
TranZformer LLX Bass Pedal
Product Info
Article Number:
547091
Brand:
API Audio
Model:
TranZformer LLX Bass Pedal
Category:
Equalizer Pedals
Price:
$394.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The TranZformer LLX is a really interesting character pedal for bass. It's not just an EQ; the API OpAmp and transformer combo give it a unique, saturated tone that’s perfect for adding some grit and low-end thump. It's a fantastic choice for players seeking a vintage API sound without needing a full console.
Product Description
- API Audio TranZformer LLX Bass Pedal
- Effect Pedal for Electric Bass
- API 2510 OpAmp
- API output transformer
- 3-Band EQ with +/-15 dB gain each
- OpAmp overdrive circuit
- 40 dB gain
- -20 dB output attenuation
- Bypass switch
- Hi-Z input: 6.3 mm jack
- Hi-Z output: 6.3 mm jack
- Power supply via external power supply 9 -18V DC / 100mA
- 2.1 x 5.5 mm (not included)
- Dimensions: approx. 11.68 x 9.65 x 7.6 cm
- Weight: 0.79 kg
PROS
- • API 2510 OpAmp delivers a signature API warmth and clarity.
- • The output transformer adds crucial harmonic richness and low-end authority.
- • Hi-Z input/output handles active and passive basses with exceptional fidelity.
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and well-engineered for pedalboard use.
CONS
- • Limited EQ band flexibility compared to more complex parametric EQs.
- • Requires external power supply, adding to overall cost and cable clutter.
- • The overdrive, while usable, isn't a primary focus and lacks versatility.
Product Video
Key Features
EQ Type
3-band semi-parametric
Bands
Low, Mid, High
Controls
Gain (Low, Mid, High), Output Attenuation, Bypass Switch
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9-18V DC external power supply (100mA)
Dimensions
11.68 x 9.65 x 7.6 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more than just EQ; the API circuitry adds harmonic content and saturation that a typical EQ lacks, creating a more complex and characterful sound.
It's subtle, designed to add warmth and a touch of grit rather than a full-blown distortion. Think of it as a gentle saturation rather than an outright overdrive.
Absolutely. The Hi-Z input handles the wider output range of both active and passive basses, preserving tone and detail without signal loss.
