Pro Tone has introduced the Mach II guitar booster. Not a distortion pedal, the Mach II is 2 Class-A gain stages designed to add incredible power to your signal. With over 30db of gain added to your output you’re sure to be noticed. A huge sounding booster, this single-transistor power booster will give guitarists unprecedented… Read More Pro Tone Introduces Mach II Guitar Booster
Applied Research and Technology (ART) is now shipping the Twin Compression System (TCS). The TCS is a two-channel compressor intended for a wide range of audio processing applications. Both an Opto-isolator compressor and VCA compressor are featured. Users may select one of the compressor styles, or combine the two depending on their needs and techniques.… Read More ART Ships TCS – Twin Compression System
Manifold Labs has released Plugzilla, the first-of-its-kind, rack-mounted plug-in player. An embedded Linux host optimized to run VST instrument and effect plug-ins, Plugzilla’s applications range from front of house and mixing, to live performance, recording and mastering. To meet the demands of these markets the product ships with hundreds of bundled plug-ins including a launch-limited… Read More Manifold Plugzilla
DigiTech introduced five new distortion pedals: the Bad Monkey; the Screamin’ Blues; the Hot Head; the Grunge; and the Death Metal at the 2004 Namm Summer Session. Designed to provide guitarists with a wide range of overdrive and distortion options, these new pedals feature DigiTech’s premium analog circuitry and offer sounds ranging from smooth, classic… Read More NAMM – Digitech Introduces 5 New Pedals
dbx Professional Products, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer of professional signal processing products and a division of Harman International, showed a new compressor/limiter at the recent 2004 Namm Summer show. The Purple Series™ 162SL Compressor/Limiter features dbx’s proprietary AutoVelocity attack and release circuit. The 162SL has been designed to provide contractors uncompromising, state-of-the-art compression and… Read More NAMM – dbx 162SL Compressor/Limiter
Korg released the “mark II” version of its ELECTRIBE•S Rhythm Production Sampler at the 2004 NAMM Summer Session. Designed to provide the same immediacy and ease-of-use as the original model, the new ES-1mkII also features an enhanced soundset, an all-new Modulation Delay effect and a sleek, rugged, metal case design. The ES-1mkII has 95 seconds… Read More NAMM Update – Korg Introduces ES-1mkII Sampler
Absara Audio announced the launch of the Pigtronix EP-1 Envelope Phaser, a combination of classic analog effects presented in a compact, multi-function foot pedal. Custom shop versions of the EP-1 are already in use by the likes of chart topping road warriors: Maroon 5; jazz/funk/jam favorites, Soulive; 10-string bass virtuoso, Stew McKinsey; as well as… Read More Namm – Pigs and Electronics Mix! Pigtronix Phaser
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Korg introduced the TP-2 and TPB-2 Tube Preamps, which feature optical compression. Korg’s new Dual Tube Preamp with Optical Compression and Digital Output (TP-2) provides sound enhancement for any recording application. Similarly, the new Dual Tube Preamp Board with Optical Compression (TPB-2) offers the same functionality in a user-installable… Read More Korg Introduces TP-2 and TPB-2 Tube Preamps at Summer Namm
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Boss introduced the SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer pedal . The BOSS SYB-3 was the world’s first bass synthesizer to be packed into a compact pedal, and it found favor with experimentalists and tone aficionados alike. Today, the next-generation bass-synth pedal has arrived: the SYB-5. Utilizing the latest in DSP technology,… Read More Boss Introduces SYB-5 Bass Synthesizer Pedal at NAMM Summer Show
At the NAMM 2004 Summer Session, Boss introduced the RC-20XL Loop Station . Whether for use onstage or at home, the new RC-20XL allows musicians to create multi-layered performances in real time. Loops and riffs can be stacked repeatedly until the 16 minutes of recording space is full. The RC-20XL picks up where the RC-20… Read More NAMM – Boss Introduces RCX-20XL Loop Station
