The AMT D2 is an analog preamp and effects pedal from AMT Electronics, part of the LA2 line, which the maker describes as the next generation of the Legend Amp series of pedals. AMT says the D2 reproduces the response, characteristics, gain and tonal nuances similar to Diezel Amplifiers, placing it among the high-gain voices of the series. It is listed as available now1.
What it does
At its core the D2 is an analog preamp with three gain modes: Clean, Low gain and High gain2. AMT describes the pedal's response, gain and tonal nuances as similar to Diezel Amplifiers, and the maker's own demo material frames the D2 as a Metal / Djent tone machine3. As a two-channel preamp, it switches between a clean and an overdriven channel by means of a footswitch1.
Beyond the preamp itself, the D2 carries a set of built-in tools that shape the rest of the signal:
- Power Amp section with 9 types2
- IR cabsim, with 1 IR for both L/R channels per preset2
- Compressor2
- Noise Gate, as a global setting2
The power amp section and IR cab sim mean the D2 can produce a finished, speaker-simulated output on its own, not just a raw preamp signal23.
Outputs and routing
The D2 has three outputs: CAB SIM OUT, PREAMP OUT and DRIVE OUT. AMT states that all three can be used simultaneously1, so one pedal can feed a cab-simulated signal to a front-of-house desk or interface while also driving a power amp or another downstream device.
Power and size
The pedal runs on 9 to 12V DC with negative center polarity, from an adapter or a battery1. AMT describes the D2 as small, at 110 x 62 x 58 mm1.
In effect mode the LA2 series uses what AMT calls "partial" active bypass, which the maker says reduces the need to minimize the length of used cable and retains the original sound when the effect is off1. This is not true bypass, which matters if you expect a fully mechanical signal path when the pedal is off.
Where it sits in the Legend Amp series
The D2 is one letter of the LA2 line, AMT's second-generation Legend Amp series1. Sibling preamps in the family include the AMT C2, AMT S2, AMT B2, AMT E2, AMT M2, AMT K2, AMT O2 and AMT R2, each covering a different amp-style voice, with the D2 as the Diezel-flavored entry. For a wider view of the category, see Preamp Pedals.
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Questions
Can the AMT D2 run on a battery?
Yes. AMT Electronics specifies 9 to 12V DC power with negative center polarity, supplied either by an adapter or by a battery, so the D2 can run without a power supply when needed.
What power supply does the AMT D2 use?
The D2 takes 9 to 12V DC with negative center polarity. AMT lists an adapter or a battery as the power options, so a standard center-negative pedal supply within that voltage range will run it.
What outputs does the AMT D2 have?
The D2 has three outputs: CAB SIM OUT, PREAMP OUT and DRIVE OUT. AMT states that all three can be used simultaneously, which lets the pedal feed several parts of a rig at once, such as a cab-simulated signal to a PA and a preamp signal to a power amp.
Does the AMT D2 have a noise gate?
Yes. The D2 includes a noise gate, and AMT lists it as a global setting, meaning it applies across the pedal rather than being set per channel or per preset.
What is the AMT D2 part of in the Legend Amp series?
The D2 belongs to the LA2 line, which AMT describes as the next generation of the Legend Amp series of pedals. Other LA2-series preamps include the AMT C2, S2, B2, E2, M2, K2, O2 and R2.
How big is the AMT D2?
AMT lists the D2's dimensions as 110 x 62 x 58 mm, which the maker describes as a small size for a preamp pedal.
Sources (3)
- AMT D2 | AMT Electronics official website, AMT Electronics, 2026
- AMT D2 - Media center of AMT Electronics, AMT Electronics (media.amtelectronics.com)
- AMT Electronics D2, Media center of AMT Electronics
