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The Peavey Rock Master preamp pedal brings back the fire-breathing tones of one of Peavey's most beloved rack units—now reborn as a compact stompbox. Based on the "Ultra" channel of the original Rock Master from the early '90s, this pedal delivers the searing gain, tight low end and fierce articulation that helped shape the tones of countless hard rock, metal and shred players. It's part of Peavey's new Legacy Preamp Series, celebrating over six decades of innovation. At its core is Peavey's TransTube analog circuitry, which recreates the dynamic saturation of a cranked tube amp with convincing feel and harmonic response. Whether you're chasing cutting lead tones, tight rhythm crunch or aggressive modern sounds, the Rock Master preamp pedal offers a versatile foundation with unmistakable Peavey attitude.

TransTube Technology for Legendary High-Gain Tones

The Rock Master preamp captures the aggressive spirit and cutting-edge voicing of its rack-mounted namesake, offering the same snarling gain structure and tightly focused mids that defined the sound of '90s hard rock and metal. Built around Peavey's TransTube architecture, it delivers harmonically rich saturation that responds like a cranked tube amp—ideal for both articulate riffing and searing solos. The preamp's gain and mid-shift toggles expand your tonal palette further, letting you refine your bite and tweak your midrange contour with surgical precision. Whether you're dialing in a wall of sound or seeking a lead tone that sings, the Rock Master delivers with unmistakable authority.

Dual Gain Staging for Fine-Tuned Attack and Sustain

At the core of the Rock Master's flexibility lies its twin gain-stage architecture, allowing you to shape your distortion with both pre- and post-pain controls. This setup lets you fine-tune your attack and sustain, from tight and percussive to saturated and fluid. The three-band EQ—labeled Bottom, Body and Edge—offers musical, amp-like tone shaping that makes it easy to integrate the pedal into any rig. Whether you're pushing a clean amp into overdrive or running it straight into an interface, this EQ section gives you powerful sculpting tools to fit any mix or genre. With exceptional touch sensitivity, it responds naturally to your playing dynamics.

A Rugged Preamp Pedal With Modern Utility

The Rock Master preamp pedal is engineered for serious use, housed in a heavy-duty die-cast chassis with high-quality pots, switches and jacks. Inside, it features a fiberglass PCB with plated-through holes and a 24V internal power supply for ample headroom—all from a standard 9V input. A true hard bypass switch with an anti-click circuit ensures quiet transitions and preserves your signal chain when disengaged. Like the original rack unit, it's built for players who need reliable tone on stage and in the studio. This updated version provides the same sonic DNA, now optimized for portability, durability and modern pedalboard integration.

Authentic Peavey Design—No Emulation Required

Unlike imitators or digital recreations, the Rock Master preamp pedal is built by Peavey using the same analog design principles and engineering that powered the original. Every aspect—from the control layout to the response curve—was developed to replicate the rack unit's exact behavior. That means players can experience genuine Rock Master tone without compromise, latency or modeling artifacts. Whether you're running it into a clean power amp, your favorite DAW or the front end of a stage amp, the Rock Master delivers unmistakable Peavey voice in a format that fits into any modern workflow.

Bring Back the Rack—Without the Rack

For players chasing the unmistakable crunch and bite of Peavey's iconic '90s high-gain sound, the Peavey Rock Master preamp pedal delivers the goods. It's a perfect fit for metalheads, progressive players and tone purists who want the raw power of the Rock Master in a streamlined form. With its full-spectrum tone shaping, flexible gain architecture and bulletproof construction, the Rock Master pedal honors its legacy while offering modern convenience. From bedroom jams to brutal stages, it's a trusted weapon for players who demand high-gain tone that's as real as it gets.