The Flamma FS06 Digital Preamp is a compact preamp pedal that puts seven digital guitar amp models in one box, each with two channels and its own saveable preset slot12. Flamma describes the seven models as covering "a wide variety of classic and modern guitar tones"1. Because it also carries a built-in cabinet simulator, Flamma says it can be connected directly to a mixer or PA system, so it works as an amp replacement for direct recording or fly rigs, not just as a drive pedal in front of an amp1.
RockBoard's PedalPedia classifies the FS06 as a preamp pedal with cab sim, overdrive, distortion and equalizer functions, and notes it was Flamma's first preamp pedal3. It is a digital design, finished in what PedalPedia calls "a clean, industrial design and royal purple finish"3.
Seven amp models, two channels each
The core of the FS06 is its seven preamp models, each based on a different well-known amplifier. Pedal of the Day reviewed it in September 2021 as part of the site's Flamma Fridays series and listed the models it could name2:
| Model | Name | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deluxe Blue | Fender Blues Deluxe2 |
| 2 | Ac31 | VOX AC302 |
| 4 | Plex 50 | Marshall Plexi 502 |
| 6 | MB 5th Gen | Mesa/Boogie Mark V2 |
| 7 | HVE 5151 | EVH 51502 |
JHS Pedals' blog coverage of the Flamma line put the range in similar terms, noting that "These modes simulate everything from the Fender Deluxe to the Vox AC30"4. Each model has two channels to choose from, and each preamp has a saveable preset slot, so a player can store a clean and a driven setting for every model12. The seven amp modes are reached by tapping the Select button or the footswitch5.
Pedal of the Day made a point of the value in having all seven amps in one pedal2:
"to get all of these actual amps and their tones will cost you about $20,000, give or take"2
Pedal of the Day, 20212
The controls
The FS06 keeps its control set to the familiar amp-panel layout. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes built-in EQ knobs for Bass, Mid, Treble, Gain and Volume, with the settings savable to each channel's preset slot3. Pedal of the Day's review called it "a lovely EQ section for controlling your Treble, Midrange and Bass frequencies"2.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Sets the amount of drive in the current amp model2 |
| Level | Sets the output volume2 |
| Treble | Adjusts high frequencies2 |
| Mid | Adjusts midrange frequencies2 |
| Bass | Adjusts low frequencies2 |
| Select button / Footswitch | Steps through the 7 amp modes5 |
Because every knob setting can be stored per channel, the pedal works like a two-channel amp head: dial in a rhythm setting on one channel, a lead setting on the other, and switch between them from the footswitch12.
Footswitch modes and bypass
The single footswitch has two modes of operation. It can be set as an on/off switch that toggles the pedal in and out of the signal chain, or as a channel selection switch that moves between the two channels of the loaded preamp model13. Which mode suits a player depends on the rig: on/off mode treats the FS06 like any other pedal on the board, while channel mode treats it like switching channels on an amp.
Cabinet simulator and connections
The built-in cabinet simulation is what sets the FS06 apart from a plain overdrive or distortion pedal. Flamma states that the cab sim "allows users to connect directly to mixer/PA system"1, so the pedal can serve as a complete amp-and-cab replacement for direct-to-desk recording or PA-only gigs. Delicious Audio's 2022 coverage framed it the same way, describing it as a digital preamp pedal with presets and noting the seven amp modes5. For players who want to compare dedicated cab sim pedals, the speaker simulation category covers that type on its own.
Power
The FS06 draws 300mA at 9V DC, center negative3. That is well above the draw of most analog drive pedals, so it needs a power supply or isolated output rated for at least that current, and it is not a candidate for a typical low current daisy chain.
What reviewers said
Pedal of the Day's 2021 review was positive about the pedal's place in the Flamma line, noting that "the FS06 Digital Preamp was a welcome change from the modulation and delays we had done at the beginning of our series"2. The review highlighted the two channels per model, the saveable preset slots and the EQ section as the working features of the pedal2. Delicious Audio's Paolo De Gregorio covered it in February 2022 as "a very purple digital Preamp pedal" with presets5, and JHS Pedals' blog included it in a wider look at the Flamma range in which the FS06's models were described as simulating everything from the Fender Deluxe to the Vox AC304.
Manual
The English manual is available as a PDF from Flamma Innovation, the FS06 Manual EN V01, linked from the product's RockBoard PedalPedia page3.
Videos
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Questions
Which amps does the Flamma FS06 model?
It carries seven preamp models based on well-known amplifiers. Named models include the Fender Blues Deluxe (Deluxe Blue), VOX AC30 (Ac31), Marshall Plexi 50 (Plex 50), Mesa/Boogie Mark V (MB 5th Gen) and EVH 5150 (HVE 5151). Flamma describes the set as covering a wide variety of classic and modern guitar tones.
Does the Flamma FS06 have a cab simulator?
Yes. The FS06 has a built-in cabinet simulation, which Flamma says allows users to connect directly to a mixer or PA system. That makes it usable as a direct recording or live solution without a guitar cabinet, alongside its preamp, overdrive, distortion and EQ functions.
What polarity does the Flamma FS06 power supply need?
It runs on 9V DC with a center negative plug, drawing 300mA. The 300mA draw is higher than most analog overdrives, so it needs a power supply or isolated output rated for it rather than a typical low current daisy chain.
What do the two footswitch modes on the FS06 do?
The footswitch has two modes of operation. It can work as a simple on/off switch that bypasses the pedal, or as a channel selection switch that moves between the two channels of the current preamp model. The seven amp modes are reached by tapping the Select button or the footswitch.
Is the Flamma FS06 analog or digital?
It is a digital pedal. RockBoard's PedalPedia lists its circuit type as digital, and Delicious Audio described it on its 2022 launch coverage as a digital preamp pedal with presets.
Where can I download the Flamma FS06 manual?
The English manual is published by Flamma Innovation as a PDF, linked from the product's RockBoard PedalPedia page. The file is the FS06 Manual EN V01 dated 2020.12.17.
Sources (5)
- FLAMMA FS06 Digital Preamp with 7 Different Preamp Models, Flamma Innovation
- Flamma Innovation FS06 Digital Preamp, Pedal of the Day, 2021-09-17
- FS06 Digital Preamp by Flamma, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- HAVE YOU SEEN FLAMMA, JHS Pedals
- Flamma FS06 Preamp + Cab Simulator, Delicious Audio, 2022-02-07
