Wednesday, November 30, 2011

DigiTech LIVE 5 Bass Pedal Tuner, Black

DigiTech LIVE 5 Bass Pedal Tuner, Black Review



DigiTech LIVE 5 Bass Pedal Tuner, Black Feature

  • Automatic intelligent 5-part harmony, your voice plus 4 more
  • Vocal Effects - Up to 5 parameters of Preamp, compressor/gate, lead effects, harmony, reverb, echo/delay
  • Guitar Effects - Reverb, Chorus, Flange
  • 100 Presets to save vocal effects and harmony settings, each with A and B parts for quick, easy changes on-stage
  • Gender control (for male/female harmony selection) and Humanize (to loosen or tighten to increase natural sounding harmonies)
Let the Vocalist Live 5 adds up to four additional warm, natural-sounding harmonies to your lead vocals. The Live 5 automatically follows your vocals and chord progression using patented music technology so you don’t have to program a song’s key or key changes. Just step on the footswitch while you’re playing to fill the room with pitch-perfect backup vocals. You can even have the harmonies sound male or female, and increase their human factor for an organic, realistic sound. The Live 5 also keeps your song right on target with built-in pitch correction and a variety of useful and intuitive effects like warmth, compression, a noise gate and a two-band EQ. Add in reverb, delay, and a built-in tuner, and you’ve got an indispensable tool that will have you turning heads and inspiring applause like never before.music Makes The Live 5 So Easy To Usemusic is a revolutionary technology that eliminates the need program a song’s key or changes to create accurate harmonies. music analyzes your lead vocals as well as the chords and notes played on a guitar in real-time to automatically generate perfect vocal harmonies. Simply plug into the Live 5, play your guitar and sing. The music technology will ensure the harmonies are always right on. The Live 5 Gives You More. Mix Vocal, Harmony and guitar effects. Real-time Chromatic Pitch Correction. Built-in Guitar Tuner. Updated industrial design with 5 metal vacuum switches. Staggered button footswitch layout – footswitches are staggered on 2 tier making it easier to use on stage, ensuring you don’t hit the wrong button. Automatically follows your guitar chords to generate the correct vocal harmonies using music. Adjustable/Natural sounding, real-time pitch correction. Add different kinds of vocal effects from radio, delay, distortion, and more. Bright, easy-to-read LED display music is a registered trademark of 3dB Research Ltd.


Saturday, November 26, 2011

Digitech XMS Main Squeeze Compressor/Sustainer Guitar Pedal

Digitech XMS Main Squeeze Compressor/Sustainer Guitar Pedal Review



Digitech XMS Main Squeeze Compressor/Sustainer Guitar Pedal Feature

  • dbx® compression technology
  • EQ optimization control
  • Normal and CIT(TM) Cabinet Modeling outputs
  • DBX compression technology
  • Normal and CIT Cabinet Modeling outputs
  • Controls feature Level, Attack, EQ, and Sustain
  • Outputs feature Amp Out, Mixer Out
X-Series® Main Squeeze™ Compressor/Sustainer The Main Squeeze™ compressor/ sustainer pedal avoids those choppy compression release and sustain problems found on other pedals. It does this by incorporating studio-quality dbx® OverEasy™ compression technology that provides near-transparent compression, and delivers long, real-sounding sustain for your guitar. And you no longer have to grit your teeth hoping a ragged release doesn’t suddenly chop up the tail of a sustained note, or have to endure a compression that makes notes sound thin and lifeless. You even get an EQ control so you can perfectly tune your compressed sound, which is especially useful for guitar. Controls feature Level, Attack, EQ, and Sustain. Outputs feature Amp Out, Mixer Out.


Thursday, November 24, 2011

Boss ME-25 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

Boss ME-25 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Review



Boss ME-25 Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Feature

  • New super easy operating system Three pedals plus EXP pedal: Memory Up, Down, SoloThree knobs for real time control and editing."Sound Library" organized by type: Clean, Crunch, Rhythm, etc. Ten variations within each typeSeven effects groups: Comp/FX, OD/DS, Preamp, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Pedal FXPowerful COSM amp models and effects onboard, from classic to contemporarySuper simple user-friendly interfaceSound Library provides extensive collection of ready-to-use tones; simply choose a cate
The Boss ME-25 multi-effects pedal provides a collection of additional sounds and features over the previous ME unit at the same price. This Boss guitar pedal includes a completely redesigned operating system which allows the entire product to operate in "EZ-Tone" mode, making the Boss ME-25 simple to use. There are added effects, COSM amp models, and a USB port for direct connection to computers. The ME-25 effects pedal is bundled with Cakewalk Sonar 8 LE and a DVD providing over one hundred audio loops that can be imported into Sonar for jamming or practice. The Boss ME-25's 60 onboard programs are organized into a Sound Library, which enables all the onboard tones to be selected simply by type. This built-in sound library gives you instant access to dozens of classic and modern effects. Simply choose a category, select a variation and play. You can customize your sound with simple twists of the Drive, Tone, and Volume knobs. COSM (Composite Object Sound Modeling)Composite Object Sound Modeling—or "COSM" for short—is Boss/Roland's innovative and powerful technology that's used to digitally recreate the sound of classic musical instruments and effects. COSM analyzes the many factors that make up the original sound—including its electrical and physical characteristics—and creates a digital model that accurately reproduces the original.


Monday, November 21, 2011

DigiTech JamMan Stereo Looper/Phrase

DigiTech JamMan Stereo Looper/Phrase Review



The JamMan Stereo from DigiTech is a powerful looper and phrase sampler pedal that enables guitarists and vocalists to create loops on the fly, and playback pre-recorded loops, phrases, and rhythm tracks. The JamMan Stereo comes with 35 minutes of internal memory, and features an SD Card slot for a total of up to 16 hours of memory. The JamMan Stereo records high-quality uncompressed 16-bit 44.1 kHz wav files. That means you're recording and playing back CD-quality audio files, so you know you'll sound good. You can save and playback up to 99 presets, and create loops up to 10 minutes in length. There are 9 built-in rhythm tracks, and you can adjust the tempo of any sample without changing the pitch. You can even record and playback audio from an external source (such as an MP3 or CD player). The JamManager software (Mac & Windows compatible) is available as a download from DigiTech's website. It enables you to save and back up your recorded loops, as well as load any samples or recordings you may have on your computer into the JamMan Stereo. You can create different folders to organize your samples, and easily load them into the pedal via its high-speed USB 2.0 port.


Saturday, November 19, 2011

Zoom G1XN Guitar Multi Effects Pedal

Zoom G1XN Guitar Multi Effects Pedal Review



Zoom G1XN Guitar Multi Effects Pedal Feature

  • 8 effect modules and 54 effect types
  • 80 patches (40 user defined and 40 preset patches)
  • Advanced ZFX-3 processing engine
  • 96kHz sampling, 24-bit A/D/A Conversion and 32-bit signal processing
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz-40kHz
Take the Revolutionary G1N and Slap on an Expression Pedal and You Get the G1XN! Incredible drive tones, effect types and legendary presets, the G1xN is proud to bring every player into the new world of compact multieffects! Ever since Zoom released its 505 pedal back in 1996, guitarists all over the world have coveted these incredible sounds as they have gotten better and more intense every year! The first thing you notice with the G1XN is its totally new drive sounds that were developed using the state-of-the-art ZFX modeling technology. Featuring 15 amp and stomp-box models that faithfully replicate every detail of the classics, from gain settings to harmonic character, the G1XN delivers natural expression from nuanced playing to total bone-sizzling shreds. And the new, original amp models designed especially by Zoom for the G1XN will amazed. It's never been easier to edit effects. Simply select the effect module with the selector knob then edit the value with the value knob. That's all there is to it! You can easily design your own tones to suit your music. Dedicated buttons for saving patches, a bank switcher and integrated rhythm patterns make fine-tuning your sounds a breeze. A chromatic tuner is available simply by stepping on the two pedal buttons simultaneously. And with bright LED indicators, you'll get easy operation even on a dark stage. The G1XN has 9 types of presets that simulate the sounds of rock legends like Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and many more. Plus, there are 21 types of artist patches designed by amazing guitar heroes like Michael Amott, Kiko Loureiro, Richie Kotzen, Rob Caggiano, Mike Stone and Matt Bachand, so you can use these professionally designed guitar sounds in your music. Also, there are 10 types of presets for any style of guitar playing, such as power chords, arpeggio, lead, cutting and much more. You can even save 40 patches you create in the G1XN's user memory. Specifications such as a signal-to-noise ratio of 110dB and noise floor of -98dBm demonstrate a level of performance that's not usually seen in units of this class. Background noise is a thing of the past, resulting in superbly transparent sound. Zoom's original noise reduction (ZNR) removes noise in playing pauses, while maintaining a natural release even on the tail of sustained notes.


Wednesday, November 16, 2011

DigiTech DSB Screamin' Blues Overdrive Analog Distortion Pedal

DigiTech DSB Screamin' Blues Overdrive Analog Distortion Pedal Review



DigiTech DSB Screamin' Blues Overdrive Analog Distortion Pedal Feature

  • Controls: Level, Low, High, Gain
  • Dual Outputs for amp and direct recording
DigiTech Screamin Blues Overdrive Distortion Pedal brings powerfully dynamic blues grit to your rig. The Screamin' Blues Overdrive-Distortion pedal is for those guitarists who need a responsive pedal that recognizes the intricate playing dynamics that comes with being a blues man. Blues players from all around have shown their love and respect to the Screamin' Blues for giving them the most control of tone possible in a compact low cost overdrive. It's all in how you play it, strumming lightly will give you a mild, warm overdrive sound, but push the gain and pound the strings and you've got a heavy sustaining, dirty blues tone that screams with all the ultra-rich harmonics you can handle. DigiTech Screamin Blues Features Level, Low/High and Gain adjustments to dial in your sound Dual Outputs Amp output for connecting directly to a guitar amplifier Mixer output for connecting directly to a mixing board or recording device Cabinet Emulated Circuitry for mixer output Hours of playtime from one 9-volt battery 6-year warranty (register through the mail or DigiTech's website)


Monday, November 14, 2011

DigiTech RP200A Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal

DigiTech RP200A Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Review



DigiTech RP200A Guitar Multi-Effects Pedal Feature

  • DigiTech proudly introduces an affordable Amp Modeling Multi-Effects Processor with a built-in expression pedal.
  • The new RP200 combines the tones of 12 vintage and modern Amps with 28 fully programmable, studio-quality effects.
DigiTech proudly introduces an affordable Amp Modeling Multi-Effects Processor with a built-in expression pedal. The new RP200 combines the tones of 12 vintage and modern Amps with 28 fully programmable, studio-quality effects.


Saturday, November 12, 2011

Digitech HT-6 HardWire Polyphonic Tuner

Digitech HT-6 HardWire Polyphonic Tuner Review



Digitech HT-6 HardWire Polyphonic Tuner Feature

  • 9V Battery Operation
  • True Hardwire Bypass-Dead battery won't kill the show
  • Sturdy, Durable Design, Performance Wider
  • Custom die cut mounting kit with hook-and-loop pedalboard pad
  • Patented Pedal Release Pins for fast access to battery compartment
The HT-6 USB jack is used for firmware updating from a PC. It may also provide a way for users to create and download custom tunings in a future firmware update. LED Display Matrix: This area features 90 LEDs in six rows that are used to display both multi note and single note tuning states of your instrument. When strumming all strings on your guitar or bass, the six rows will begin lighting and show the tuning state of each independent string (for bass, 4 - 6 rows will light depending on the type of bass). A single row will light when individual strings are being tuned.


Friday, November 11, 2011

DigiTech FS 300 Foot Controller Three Function Foot Switch

DigiTech FS 300 Foot Controller Three Function Foot Switch Review



DigiTech FS 300 Foot Controller Three Function Foot Switch Feature

  • DigiTech FS-300 Footswitch
3 - Function Foot Switch for use with JHE, EX7, XAS-BM and JamMan Looper


Wednesday, November 9, 2011

DigiTech RP155 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor

DigiTech RP155 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor Review



DigiTech RP155 Guitar Multi-Effects Processor Feature

  • Built-20 Second Looper
  • 83 Amps, Cabinets, Stompboxes and Effects
  • USB Audio Streaming for computer recording
  • 60 High-Quality drum patterns
Gig, practice and compose. The RP155 guitar multi-effect processor gives you 83 amps, cabinets, stompboxes, and effects allowing you to get virtually any sound you want, just like the pros. With USB streaming audio, the RP155 allows you to easily record directly to your computer’s DAW with sounds so good people will think that your song was recorded in a major studio. No compromises.


Tuesday, November 8, 2011

DigiTech Control 2 Tour-Quality GSP1101 Remote Foot Controller with Expression Pedal

DigiTech Control 2 Tour-Quality GSP1101 Remote Foot Controller with Expression Pedal Review



DigiTech Control 2 Tour-Quality GSP1101 Remote Foot Controller with Expression Pedal Feature

  • 12 Heavy-duty metal switches
  • Large 14-character display
  • Bright program/effect status LEDs
  • 25' Cable
  • Uses GSP1101's power
  • 25" Inch Cable
Capture the full potential of the GSP1101 with the Control 2, remote foot controller! The Control2 is built like a tank with a durable bent metal chassis, 14 high-quality vacuum style switches and a large 14 character LED display. The control 2 requires no setup and simply connects to the DigiTech GSP1101 via a single cable that supplies both power and control signals making stage setup quick and easy. The Control 2 can control the GSP1101 in either 10 patch mode or 5 patch mode. In 10 patch mode switches 1-10 are assigned to a preset number within each bank. In 5 patch mode, switches 1-5 are assigned to presets within a bank while switches 6-10 are assigned to control individual effect on / off. The Control 2 also features a built-in expression pedal assignable to wahs, volume, DigiTech Whammy™ and other parameters. A second ¼” expression pedal input is located on the rear panel. However you play, if you own a DigiTech GSP1101, dramatically expand your control with the Control 2 remote foot controller.


Monday, November 7, 2011

DigiTech Hardwire Series HT-6 Polyphonic Pedal Tuner

DigiTech Hardwire Series HT-6 Polyphonic Pedal Tuner Review



DigiTech Hardwire Series HT-6 Polyphonic Pedal Tuner Feature

  • True-bypass circuitry preserves your tone when bypassed Five tuning modes: Standard, Drop-D, 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string bass
  • Patented Pedal Release Pins for fast access to battery compartment
  • Rugged, all-metal construction for durability Slightly wider footprint for stability on stage
Plucking sucks. Every single string you pluck on stage to tune between songs kills the vibe, driving a dagger through the heart of your show. The momentum of everything you've built up to since stepping on stage crumbles all around you as the crowds' excitement dies. The HT-6 Polyphonic Tuner takes you from tuning to tuned, faster by showing you the status of each individual string after one strum. With the HardWire HT-6, one strum and you are on to do what you came to, play. HardWire Pedals include the following stage accessories: Pedal Switch Glow Sticker helps you locate the pedal in adverse stage lighting Custom-cut Hook and Loop Pedalboard Pad to attach and lock your pedals to your pedalboard


Saturday, November 5, 2011

DigiTech RP355 Modeling Guitar Processor and USB Recording Interface

DigiTech RP355 Modeling Guitar Processor and USB Recording Interface Review



DigiTech RP355 Modeling Guitar Processor and USB Recording Interface Feature

  • Built-20 Second Looper
  • 126 Amps, Cabinets, Stompboxes and Effects
  • Built-In wah, whammy and volume pedal
  • USB Audio Streaming for computer recording
  • 60 High-Quality drum patterns
Gig, practice and compose. The RP355 guitar multi-effect processor gives you 126 amps, cabinets, stompboxes, and effects allowing you to get virtually any sound you want, just like the pros. With USB streaming audio and Cubase LE4, the RP355 allows you to easily record directly to your computer with sounds so good people will think that your song was recorded in a major studio. No compromises.