The following article is a condensed version of the user guide. You can learn about more features under the Plugin Interface Overview.
Overview
Based on the Chimera preamp, the circuit inside substitutes vacuum tubes for FET transistors resulting in an extremely versatile pedal that's full of rich and musical harmonics.
Benson Preamp is also included as part of the Benson Monarch Collection and Benson Chimera Collection.
Global Plugin Features
The top section of the plugin includes global controls such as:
Input Gain
Input Filters
Settings
About
Oversample
Preset Browser
Output Filters
Output Gain
Benson Preamp Controls
Mix
Controls the level of blend between the “dry” (clean) input signal and the “wet” (processed) signal.
Treble
Adjusts the high frequency tone.
Bass
Adjusts the low frequency tone.
Volume
Adjusts the output level of the pedal.
Drive
Adjusts the amount of overdrive.
Bypass
Engages or disengages the Preamp.