Hendyamps | Maor Appelbaum The Roaster – High Voltage Discrete Solid State & Tube Preamp

OVERVIEW

The Hendyamps | Maor Appelbaum The Roaster redefines versatility in studio tone shaping. Designed as a high-voltage discrete solid-state and tube preamp, it brings world-class sonic performance to any signal – from vocals and bass to synths and guitars. Accepting mic, line, and instrument inputs, The Roaster is equally at home capturing pristine performances or creatively reshaping sounds from your DAW.

Its integrated optical compressor doubles as a de-esser for high-frequency control, while the Pentode Tube Saturation section adds analog richness with five selectable voicings. The intuitive “Burner” EQ section (Low, Mid, Top Burn) sculpts tone with broad, musical strokes, while the Bunsen and Sizzle controls introduce harmonic lift and air. To top it off, The Roaster includes a built-in 1-watt tube power amp for driving real speaker cabs – transforming it into a guitar amp, reamp device, or tone workstation.

For producers seeking a “do-everything” analog channel with creative personality, The Roaster delivers unmatched depth, warmth, and energy.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

High-Voltage Hybrid Design:

Combines discrete solid-state clarity with tube warmth for rich, dimensional sound.

Optical Compressor & De-Esser:

Smooth, musical control over peaks or high frequencies for professional vocal and instrument recording.

Pentode Tube Saturation with 5 Voicings:

Dial in the perfect harmonic flavor – from subtle glow to full analog drive.

Dynamic “Burner” EQ Section:

Three broad-band tone controls (Low, Mid, Top Burn) for creative shaping and mix enhancement.

Bunsen & Sizzle Controls:

Add sparkle, air, and top-end presence with variable intensity.

Built-in 1-Watt Tube Power Amp:

Drive a speaker cab directly – perfect for guitar tracking, reamping, and experimentation.

Ultimate Versatility:

Mic, line, and instrument inputs with multiple pads and gain options for total flexibility.

Exclusive Masterclass with Maor Appelbaum:

Each unit includes a one-on-one session to integrate The Roaster into your workflow.

FEATURES

• High-voltage discrete solid-state and tube preamp design
• Mic, Line, and Instrument inputs with DI on front panel
• Optical compressor with full-band or de-ess modes
• Pentode tube saturation with 5 selectable voicings
• LOW, MID, and TOP “Burner” EQ controls
• Bunsen switch for extended top-end shaping
• Sizzle control for air and harmonic enhancement
• -10dB and -20dB pads for input versatility
• 3-way gain boost switch for flexible operating levels
• 1-watt internal tube power amp for speaker output (8Ω)
• Transformer-balanced inputs and outputs
• All hand-wired construction
• Designed and built in the USA
• CE certified, RoHS compliant

TECHNICAL SPECS

Design: Single-channel high-voltage discrete solid-state & tube preamp

Amplification: Mosfet and Pentode tube-based

Compressor: Optical, with standard or de-ess mode

Inputs: Mic / Line / Instrument (DI front panel)

Pads: -10 dB, -20 dB selectable

Gain Boost: 3-way switch with two gain levels

EQ: 3-band “Burner” EQ (Low, Mid, Top Burn) with Bunsen switch

Saturation: 5 Pentode tube voicings with adjustable drive

Additional Controls: Sizzle (high-end enhancement)

Output: Transformer-balanced

Power Amp: 1-watt tube amp (8Ω speaker output)

Phantom Power: 48V

Bypass: True bypass

Construction: Hand-wired

Certifications: CE certified, RoHS-compliant

Country of Origin: Designed and built in the USA