Tone King announces Royce dual-channel tube preamp pedal

November 12, 2026 · 1 sources

Tone King has announced the Royce, a two-channel tube preamp pedal, Delicious Audio reported on November 12, 2026. The preamp pedal is described as an all-analog, dual-channel tube preamp and direct-recording rig that runs on three high-voltage 12AX7 tubes¹.

According to the report, one of the three 12AX7 tubes is dedicated to a built-in "Zero-Watt Power Amp," which the article describes as a real phase inverter circuit intended to give chords sag and dynamic feel. Both identical channels have independent Normal and Top Boost switches, built-in IRONMAN attenuators, and per-channel three-position IR switches giving access to three loaded OwnHammer cabinet IRs per channel, with 20 included in the Synergy Editor software. Each channel carries Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass and an AC-style Cut control, and the unit has bypass and channel footswitches¹.

Onboard stereo convolution reverb and tremolo are assignable to either or both channels, with independent Level, Dwell, Depth and Speed knobs. The rear panel offers dual balanced XLR outputs, a stereo FX loop, 3-cable-method routing and USB audio recording¹.

The report says early adopters and gear reviewers praise the Royce for AC30-style sag and dynamic response, and that some note the bright Top Boost side requires careful use of the Cut control¹. No price or ship date is given.