Pedalboards are awesome, but all the connections, circuits, and cabling can wreck your tone. Meet Z-TONE Buffer Boost, a front end built for players who want more out of their pedalboard without losing the character of their instrument.
If you run a long signal chain, switch between pedals with wildly different impedances, or you just want to tighten up your tone, this box gives you full control up front. It features the same variable impedance circuit as IK’s AXE I/O, letting you dial in response from sharp and punchy to fat and full, based on how your pickups interact with the circuit. The onboard buffer preserves clarity no matter how many pedals you stack in front of it, while the boost gives your signal a push when it's time to stand out. Plus, the balanced XLR output means you can run straight to a mixer or PA, making it ideal for direct setups or reamping. You can never have enough control, and you have space on your pedalboard, fill it with the Z-Tone BB. Your other pedals will thank you.
IK Multimedia Z-TONE Buffer Boost Features
Active/Passive pickup selector
PURE channel for transparent sound
JFET channel adds warmth & harmonics
Z-TONE variable impedance control creates
a wide range of tones
Buffers signal for longer pedalboards & cable runs
Boost circuit adds volume & drive
Alternate outs for mixers & PAs
Ground lift switch eliminates buzz & hum
Designed and made in Italy