Lauren Audio
Aerocomet "1176 Rev. A (Blue Stripe) preamp"
Aerocomet "1176 Rev. A (Blue Stripe) preamp"
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Pedal Features
Pedal Features
- Power Draw: 65ma~
- Dimensions: 4.85" x 2.75" x 1.85"
- Input Impedance: 10Mohm~
- Output Impedance: 25kohm~
- 9V only
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Lauren Audio's "Aerocomet" is an instrument preamp modeled after the renowned 1176 Rev. A (Blue Stripe) compressor's preamp section. Along with it's compression capabilities, the 1176 imparts remarkable coloration, and is known to be used in production with the compression circuit deactivated. I attribute some of that lovely coloration and harmonic content to the preamp stage, and after some tinkering I believe we have brought that tone to a pedal format. A variable gain control, along with a variable low pass filter have been added for increased range of use. The gain control will take the preamp from warm saturation up into fuzzy distortion, while the filter will let you dial back the HF content as needed.
Main tone takeaway: Mid/Low Focus and saturation, increased harmonics, mild-through-heavy breakup with gain control. Adds girth and color.
The Aerocomet is Lauren Audio’s take on the legendary preamp section of the 1176 Rev. A (Blue Stripe) compressor — a studio classic known not just for its compression, but for its unmistakable harmonic coloration when used with compression bypassed.
This pedal distills that magic into a fuzzable preamp format, with a variable gain control that moves from subtle warmth and girth to full-on breakup and fuzzed-out drive. A low-pass filter helps tame the top end, letting you shape the harmonic content and tone contour with surgical precision.
Tonally, it emphasizes low and midrange heft, adding saturation, richness, and an almost tape-like density. Whether you’re after amp-pushing thickness or blown-out vintage saturation, the Aerocomet delivers with studio pedigree and pedalboard punch.
Outstanding, with it's own unique tone.
Like the Mustang GT, the Aerocomet has fantastic low noise fidelity, great dynamics and a wide range from clean to grit. The demo videos that attracted me to this pedal designer noted that he was well respected by other builders and diligently reproduced the sounds of the inspiration for the pedals. Both pedals are extraordinary and need a broader audience of appreciative musicians.