Hendyamps | Maor Appelbaum The Cooker – High Voltage Tone Conditioner

OVERVIEW

Meet The Cooker, a high-voltage analog tone conditioner created by Hendyamps in collaboration with Maor Appelbaum. Built to bring tracks to life, The Cooker combines MOSFET amplification with custom transformer coloration to deliver a stunning range of tonal enhancement – from subtle harmonic polish to bold, high-energy saturation.

Armed with intuitive controls like Temp, Fry, Sear, Crisper, and Steam, The Cooker lets you sculpt your sound with precision, creativity, and fun. Whether you’re looking to energize a dull mix, add harmonic weight to a master, or push a bus into analog-driven bliss, The Cooker excels at giving music movement, excitement, and “that record sound.” Its Pre-Heat stage and dual intensity modes (Warm / Hot) allow deep tonal control and energy shaping. Like all Hendyamps x Maor Appelbaum creations, it comes with a personal masterclass session with Maor himself, ensuring you get the absolute most from your unit.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

High-Voltage Analog Power:

Combines MOSFET-driven circuitry with custom transformers for unparalleled tone conditioning and harmonic richness.

Temp Function with Dual Modes:

The legendary control from The Oven returns – now with Warm and Hot modes for fine-to-intense energy shaping.

Fry & Sear Tone Conditioners:

Unique creative tools that shape the harmonic texture of your audio, from subtle saturation to experimental edge.

Crisper Control for Air & Clarity:

Adds smooth top-end presence and “warm air” openness to help your tracks breathe and shine in a mix.

Steam & Pressure Controls:

Steam adjusts input gain for tonal drive, while Pressure fine-tunes output level and harmonic intensity.

Pre-Heat Mode for Extra Energy:

Engages an additional high-voltage transformer stage for massive dynamic push and sonic excitement.

Masterclass with Maor Appelbaum:

Each unit includes a personal one-on-one masterclass with Maor, guiding you through his signature workflow and setup.

FEATURES

• High-voltage analog tone conditioner
• Full stereo design with true bypass switching
• MOSFET and transformer-based coloration
• Steam (input gain) and Pressure (output level) controls
• Temp function with Warm / Hot range toggle
• Fry and Sear tonal conditioning knobs with dedicated switches
• Crisper high-frequency enhancement with toggle switch
• Pre-Heat engage switches for transformer-driven boost
• Left and Right calibration controls for precise gain matching
• Transformer-balanced input and output
• Hand-wired analog construction
• Designed and built in the USA
• Includes one-on-one masterclass with Maor Appelbaum
• CE certified, RoHS-compliant

TECHNICAL SPECS

Type: High-voltage stereo analog tone conditioner

Signal Path: MOSFET-based amplification with custom transformers

Controls: Steam, Pressure, Temp, Fry, Sear, Crisper, Calibration

Switches: Temp range (Warm/Hot), Fry, Sear, Crisper, Pre-Heat engage

Modes: Dual intensity levels for variable harmonic drive

Bypass: True analog bypass

Input/Output: Transformer-balanced stereo I/O

Design: Hand-wired analog circuitry

Applications: Tracking, mix bus, mastering, tone coloration, live sound

Compliance: CE certified, RoHS-compliant

Country of Origin: Designed and built in the USA