Detail 01
All-analog design
The ZIO is described as an all-analog preamp/boost pedal.
Product detailSKU #1500000369356
Source AudioZIO Analog Front End Boost Effects Pedal Black
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
An all-analog preamp/boost built to strengthen and shape your base guitar signal with four distinct preamp modes and up to +20 dB of boost.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Players pushing an edge-of-breakup amplifier into low-gain tones with added body and punch
- High-gain players who want to tighten a floppy low end
- Pedalboards with long cable runs or signal loss concerns
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players who do not need preamp or boost functions
- Players looking for more than the stated four preamp circuit options
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
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Detail 02
+20 dB boost
It can add up to +20 dB of boost.
Detail 03
Four preamp modes
Each mode has a distinct circuit design and tonal characteristics.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The pedal provides up to +20 dB of boost.
- 02Its four modes use JFET, low-cut, studio, and E-plex preamp circuits.
- 03It is designed to keep the dry signal hitting pedals and amp strong and consistent.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How much boost does the ZIO provide?
Up to +20 dB of additional boost.
02What preamp modes are included?
JFET, low-cut, studio, and E-plex.
03Can it help with long pedalboards and cable runs?
It is described as a tool for bolstering signal loss from large pedalboards and long cable runs.
04Can it be used with a high-gain amp?
Yes. It is described as helping eliminate floppy low end and tighten a high-gain amplifier sound.
Reference
Full specifications
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