The AMT C2 is a two-channel preamp and effects pedal from AMT Electronics, part of the LA2 line, which the maker describes as the next generation of its Legend Amp series of preamp pedals. AMT says the C2 emulates the sound of Cornford amps, characterized by clear tone, diversity and a minimalist drive channel. It is available now, according to the maker's product page.1
Channels and controls
The C2 acts as a two-channel preamp, switching between clean and overdriven channels by means of a footswitch. AMT's media center lists the preamp as analog, with Clean, Low gain and High gain options.13
The maker lists an OD LEVEL control, which adjusts the overall loudness of the pedal output.1
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| OD LEVEL | Adjusts the overall loudness of the pedal output1 |
| Footswitch | Switches between the clean and overdriven channels1 |
Beyond the drive side, each preset carries its own choice of effect:
- Delay or reverb, selectable per preset2
- Noise gate, set globally rather than per preset2
- One IR (impulse response, a captured speaker profile) for both L/R channels per preset2
Outputs and cab simulation
Three outputs are provided, and AMT states they can be used simultaneously.1
| Output | Purpose |
|---|---|
| CAB SIM OUT | Cab-simulated signal, for an audio interface or PA1 |
| PREAMP OUT | Preamp-level signal, for a power amp1 |
| DRIVE OUT | Drive-level signal1 |
That matters in practice: a player can run a cab-simulated signal to an audio interface or PA while sending the preamp output to a power amp and cabinet, without replugging1.
Bypass and power
When used in effect mode, the LA2 series uses what AMT calls "partial" active bypass, which the maker says reduces the need to minimize cable length and retains the original sound of the instrument when the effect is off.1
"partial" active bypass
Power is 9-12V DC with a negative center connector, from an adapter or a battery, and AMT describes the pedal as having low power consumption.1
The C2 runs on 9-12V DC center negative. A battery is supported, so no special supply is needed, but check the polarity marking on any shared pedalboard supply before daisy chaining.
Where it sits in the Legend series
The C2 belongs to AMT's Legend Amp series, specifically the LA2 line, which the company introduces as "the next generation of the Legend Amp series of pedals, the LA2 line."1
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Questions
Does the AMT C2 take a battery?
Yes. AMT Electronics specifies 9-12V DC power with a negative center connector, supplied by an adapter or a battery. The company also describes the pedal as having low power consumption, so it is not a heavy load on a battery or a shared power supply.
Which amp does the AMT C2 emulate?
AMT Electronics says the C2 emulates the sound of Cornford amps, which the maker characterizes as a clear tone with diversity and a minimalist drive channel. The pedal is part of the LA2 line, the next generation of AMT's Legend Amp series of preamp pedals.
Can the AMT C2 outputs be used simultaneously?
Yes. The C2 has three outputs, labeled CAB SIM OUT, PREAMP OUT and DRIVE OUT, and AMT states they can be used at the same time. That lets a player send, for example, a cab-simulated signal to a recording interface and a preamp-level signal to a power amp at once.
Does the AMT C2 have a noise gate?
Yes. AMT lists a noise gate on the C2 as a global setting, meaning it applies across the pedal rather than being set separately for each preset.
Does the AMT C2 have delay and reverb?
It has one or the other, not both at once. AMT specifies a delay or reverb effect selectable per preset, so each preset can carry its own choice of delay or reverb alongside the preamp channels.
Sources (3)
- AMT C2 | AMT Electronics official website, AMT Electronics, 2026
- AMT C2 - Media center of AMT Electronics, Media center of AMT Electronics
- AMT Electronics : C2 Preamp & Effects Pedal, Media center of AMT Electronics